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Kinkaku-ji Weather and climate
Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09
Kinkaku-ji year round climate
- Spring (March–May): Average 50–66°F, 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 74–85°F, 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 57–80°F, 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 41–44°F, 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. 62.6°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 1656 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August
Kinkaku-ji monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
41.2°F
47.4
February
43°F
72.5
March
50.9°F
131.3
April
61.5°F
182.2
May
66.7°F
199.8
June
74.7°F
248.8
July
84°F
176
August
85.1°F
254.7
September
80.8°F
127.3
October
66.4°F
105.2
November
57°F
91.9
December
45°F
19.2
Kinkaku-ji weather for the next seven days
10/13
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
76.1°F/66.4°F
10/14
Tuesday
Moderate rain
81.9°F/63.5°F
10/15
Wednesday
Moderate rain
75.2°F/67.1°F
10/16
Thursday
Moderate rain
74.5°F/65.2°F
10/17
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
76.6°F/61°F
10/18
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
72.2°F/64.4°F
10/19
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
69.4°F/61°F
