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Kinkaku-ji Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09
Kinkaku-ji year round climate
- Spring (March–May): Average 10.5–19.3°C, mild climate, but relatively high rainfall, especially in April. Common activities: Cherry blossom viewing (if it's a warm winter, cherry blossoms may be seen in late March and early April), visiting Kinkaku-ji Temple, strolling around Arashiyama. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable long pants or skirt, rain gear.
- Summer (June–August): Average 23.7–29.5°C, hot and humid, with relatively high rainfall. Common activities: Visiting Kinkaku-ji Temple, experiencing Kyoto's summer atmosphere, enjoying the scenery of the Kamogawa River in the evening. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
- Autumn (September–November): Average 13.9–27.1°C, pleasant and comfortable climate, with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing (November is the best time for maple leaf viewing), visiting Kinkaku-ji Temple, experiencing the beauty of Kyoto in autumn. Recommended clothing: Light jacket or cardigan, comfortable long pants or skirt.
- Winter (December–February): Average 5.1–7.2°C, cold and dry, with the least rainfall. Common activities: Visiting Kinkaku-ji Temple, appreciating the winter garden scenery, tasting Kyoto's winter delicacies. Recommended clothing: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, hat.
Kinkaku-ji climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 17°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1656 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August
Kinkaku-ji monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
5.1°C
47.4
February
6.1°C
72.5
March
10.5°C
131.3
April
16.4°C
182.2
May
19.3°C
199.8
June
23.7°C
248.8
July
28.9°C
176
August
29.5°C
254.7
September
27.1°C
127.3
October
19.1°C
105.2
November
13.9°C
91.9
December
7.2°C
19.2
Kinkaku-ji weather for the next seven days
6/19
Friday
Sunny
30.9°C/19.6°C
6/20
Saturday
Heavy rain
22.1°C/21.2°C
6/21
Sunday
Moderate rain
28°C/21.1°C
6/22
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
22.1°C/18.6°C
6/23
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
24.2°C/17.1°C
6/24
Wednesday
Cloudy
23.2°C/16.3°C
6/25
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
19.6°C/17.6°C
