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📅 Jul 1–31 · processions Jul 17 & 24
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Kyoto Weather in March
Early springFor Kyoto, March typically brings cool daytime weather and chilly nights: the 10-year average high is about 16°C (60°F), while the average low is 6°C (42°F). JMA's 1991–2020 normal records about 10 March days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the 2016–2025 average monthly rainfall is roughly 105 mm.
Avg high60.3°F 15.7°CAvg low42.0°F 5.5°CRainy-day normal~9.5 daysMonthly rain105.2 mm
🧳 Packing guide
What to wear in Kyoto in March
Packing for Kyoto in March is easiest with layers: bring layers, a sweater and a light-to-medium jacket. A compact umbrella is worth carrying for passing showers or wetter days.
Travel takeaway: The month can be a practical time to visit when your packing matches the daytime-to-evening temperature change.
🗓️ Travel timing at a glance
Kyoto: 12-month travel weather
Kyoto has four distinct seasons, a wetter early-summer period and hot, humid midsummer weather. Typhoon impacts are possible in late summer.
JanWinterFebWinterMarEarly springAprSpringMaySpringJunRainy seasonJulRainy season · SummerAugMidsummer · Typhoon riskSepLate summer · Typhoon riskOctAutumnNovLate autumnDecWinter
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Kyoto 2026 events & busy periods
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⚠️ Busy / closure period
Golden Week
📅 Late April–early May
One of Japan’s busiest domestic travel periods. Popular transport and hotels can fill quickly, so early booking is useful.
Check official source →Event dates, holiday schedules and opening hours can change. Recheck the linked official tourism or government source before departure.
Kyoto in March · recent 3 years
Compare the same month across 2025, 2024 and 2023 using JMA station monthly observations.
2025
Avg high 15.2°CAvg low 5.7°CMonthly rain 97.0 mm
2024
Avg high 13.6°CAvg low 4.6°CMonthly rain 189.0 mm
2023
Avg high 18.7°CAvg low 6.7°CMonthly rain 91.5 mm
Recent 3-year summaries use JMA monthly mean daily maximum/minimum temperature and monthly precipitation. Daily calendar detail is not shown for Kyoto in this release.
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Kyoto weather in other months
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