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Data source：Meteostat
Last updated：2025-09

Weather in Higashiyama throughout the year

  • Spring (March–May): Average 10.5–19.3°C, climate transitioning from cool to warm, increasing rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 23.7–29.5°C, hot and humid, abundant rainfall. Common activities: Avoiding the heat, beach activities (if near the coast). Suggested clothing: Light and breathable clothing, shorts, sun protection clothing.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 19.1–27.1°C, comfortable temperatures, decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, viewing maple leaves (if applicable). Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 5.1–7.2°C, cold and dry, least rainfall. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, indoor activities. Suggested clothing: Thick coat, sweater, warm clothing.

Weather in Higashiyama

Annual average temperature: approx. 17.2°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1656 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August

Higashiyama weather by month

Month
Temperature (°C)
Rainfall (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

7-day weather forecast for Higashiyama

11/8
Sunday
Overcast
15.2°C/8.8°C
11/9
Monday
Overcast
15.4°C/9.7°C
11/10
Tuesday
Sunny
14.4°C/8.5°C
11/11
Wednesday
Sunny
17.4°C/4.6°C
11/12
Thursday
Sunny
18.4°C/7.2°C
11/13
Friday
Partly Cloudy
19.9°C/9.6°C
11/14
Saturday
Sunny
19.9°C/7.7°C

Higashiyama travel FAQs and useful info

What is Higashiyama known for?

The Higashiyama District is one of the best places to see historic Kyoto. The area is famous for its charming streets filled with small shops, cafes, and restaurants. These places have been around for hundreds of years, serving tourists and pilgrims.

Is the Higashiyama district worth visiting?

Higashiyama is famous for its traditional atmosphere, with narrow streets, wooden buildings, and an abundance of temples, shrines, and old-style shops. It's like stepping into a time machine that takes you back to Kyoto's past.

Is Higashiyama the same as Gion?

Gion is located on the eastern side of central Kyoto, bordered by the Kamogawa River and the Yasaka Shrine area in Higashiyama. Though Gion and Higashiyama are two different districts, their proximity and shared atmosphere of history and culture often blur the lines between them.

What is the famous street in Higashiyama?

Higashiyama has many famous streets and stone pathways, the most famous is Sannen-zaka.

What kind of shops can I find in Higashiyama?

Higashiyama is filled with traditional shops selling local crafts, souvenirs, ceramics, and delicious Japanese sweets. You can also find charming tea houses and restaurants offering authentic Kyoto cuisine.