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Nishinokyo Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Nishinokyo year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 49–64°F, mild climate, but rainfall gradually increases, especially in April and May. Common activities: Flower viewing, outings. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, and bring rain gear.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 73–84°F, hot and humid, with the most rainfall in June. Common activities: Avoiding the heat, water activities (if beaches or pools are nearby). Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, short sleeves, shorts, and rain gear.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 64–55°F, comfortable and pleasant climate, rainfall gradually decreases. Common activities: Outings, viewing autumn leaves (if available). Recommended clothing: Long-sleeved shirts, light jackets. There is a larger temperature difference between morning and night, so bring warm clothing.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 44–41°F, cold and dry, with the least rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities, onsen experience (if available). Recommended clothing: Thick coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves, etc.

Nishinokyo climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 61.7°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 1530 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June

Nishinokyo monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
40.5°F
29.2
February
41.7°F
48.1
March
49.8°F
108.7
April
60.1°F
144.6
May
64.8°F
185
June
73.2°F
302.5
July
82.6°F
179.5
August
84°F
166.6
September
78.8°F
146.2
October
64.8°F
112
November
55.2°F
90.5
December
44.4°F
17.9

Nishinokyo weather for the next seven days

5/14
Thursday
Sunny
78.7°F/55.1°F
5/15
Friday
Sunny
80°F/55.4°F
5/16
Saturday
Sunny
79.7°F/54.9°F
5/17
Sunday
Sunny
82.5°F/57.5°F
5/18
Monday
Sunny
81.8°F/57.6°F
5/19
Tuesday
Sunny
85.5°F/60°F
5/20
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
85.9°F/65.4°F

Nishinokyo Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

What is the best time to visit?

The best times to visit are the cherry blossom season in spring (mid-to-late March) and the maple leaf season in autumn (mid-to-late November).

Which attractions are must-visit?

Kiyomizudera Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Kinkakuji Temple are must-visit attractions in Nishikyo.