Kyoto, Japan All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Kyoto, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 103.6°F (40°C) | August 8, 1994 and July 19, 2018 |
| Record Low | 17.4°F (-8°C) | January 25, 1963 |
| Lowest High | 32.5°F (0°C) | February 26, 1981 |
| Highest Low | 85.6°F (30°C) | July 22, 2026 |
| Highest Mean | 93.3°F (34°C) | July 30, 2025 |
| Lowest Mean | 26.9°F (-3°C) | February 16, 1977 and February 26, 1981 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.36" (288.6 mm) | August 13, 1959 |
| Max in One Month | 20.87" (530.2 mm) | June 1999 |
| Least in One Month | 0.10" (2.5 mm) | December 1973 |
| Max in One Year | 80.39" (2042.0 mm) | 1980 |
| Least in One Year | 45.20" (1148.0 mm) | 1977 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1951 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1951 – February 6, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at KYOTO (2 mi from Kyoto, Japan). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Kyoto, Japan?
The all-time record high in Kyoto, Japan is 103.6°F (40°C), set on August 8, 1994 and July 19, 2018.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Kyoto, Japan?
The all-time record low in Kyoto, Japan is 17.4°F (-8°C), set on January 25, 1963.
What is the most rain Kyoto, Japan has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Kyoto, Japan is 11.36 inches, on August 13, 1959.
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