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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
6/1
Monday
Sunny
30.1°C/17°C
6/2
Tuesday
Moderate rain
22.5°C/17.8°C
6/3
Wednesday
Heavy rain
19.7°C/17.2°C
6/4
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
25.7°C/16.8°C
6/5
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
25.4°C/16.3°C
6/6
Saturday
Cloudy
26.1°C/16.8°C
6/7
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
25.9°C/17.5°C
