Climate and Clothing
Average temperature: 14.9C (58.8 F). Record high 33.5C (92.3 F); record low: -4 C (24.8 F).
Rainfall: 545.4mm (Japan's rainy season is June and July during which it rains almost continuously). Kyoto, nestled amid rolling mountains, has a relatively mild climate.
Summers are hot and humid. Winters are cold, and the spring and fall are pleasant and thoroughly enjoyable.
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Summer: Dress lightly, as summer is very humid. Be aware of the sudden temperature change when entering an air-conditioned building. Nights in midsummer will be hot and sticky
Winter: Winters can be cold, so dress appropriately. Wear an overcoat or jacket outside. However, all major facilities such as museums, hotels, department stores, restaurants, are heated, so include these stops in your itinerary for a break from the cold as needed.
Spring and
fall have mild temperatures, with spring rains common. A light coat or sweater, something you can shed in the warm afternoons, should be quite adequate.
