Weather on May 20 in Kyoto
Historical weather data for May 20 in Kyoto, Japan
Based on 55 years of data from KYOTO
About This Date
May 20th in Kyoto, Japan typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 14°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 20th was in 2026 (27°C average), while the coldest was 1981 (14°C) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 20th dates historically, with the wettest May 20th recording 2.09" of rain. The last decade has been 5.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 20th in Kyoto? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (72°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -- | 18°C (64°F) | 0 mm |
| 2024 | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm |
| 2022 | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0 mm |
| 2021 | -- | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm |
| 2020 | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0 mm |
| 2019 | 25°C (77°F) | -- | 0 mm |
| 2018 | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm |
| 2017 | 32°C (89°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0 mm |
| 2016 | 29°C (85°F) | -- | 0 mm |
| 2015 | 29°C (85°F) | -- | 0 mm |
| 2014 | 26°C (79°F) | -- | 0 mm |
| 2013 | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 12 mm |
| 2012 | 24°C (75°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0 mm |
| 2011 | 28°C (83°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm |
| 2010 | 26°C (78°F) | -- | 11 mm |
| 2009 | 31°C (88°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm |
| 2008 | 23°C (74°F) | -- | 25 mm |
| 2007 | 18°C (65°F) | -- | 1 mm |
| 2006 | 22°C (72°F) | -- | 40 mm |
| 2005 | 23°C (74°F) | 9°C (48°F) | -- |
| 2004 | 20°C (68°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm |
| 2003 | 23°C (73°F) | -- | 14 mm |
| 2002 | 21°C (70°F) | 10°C (50°F) | -- |
| 2001 | 32°C (89°F) | 16°C (61°F) | -- |
| 2000 | 22°C (71°F) | -- | 23 mm |
| 1999 | 26°C (79°F) | -- | 0 mm |
| 1998 | 29°C (85°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 1997 | 24°C (76°F) | -- | 29 mm |
| 1996 | 23°C (73°F) | -- | 1 mm |
| 1995 | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (59°F) | -- |
| 1994 | 23°C (74°F) | 9°C (49°F) | -- |
| 1993 | 29°C (85°F) | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1991 | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | -- |
| 1990 | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (59°F) | -- |
| 1989 | 21°C (69°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 9 mm |
| 1988 | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 3 mm |
| 1987 | 29°C (85°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0 mm |
| 1986 | 22°C (71°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 12 mm |
| 1985 | 22°C (71°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm |
| 1984 | 18°C (65°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 1 mm |
| 1983 | 28°C (82°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0 mm |
| 1982 | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 1 mm |
| 1981 | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0 mm |
| 1980 | 23°C (73°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0 mm |
| 1979 | 27°C (80°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0 mm |
| 1978 | 23°C (74°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0 mm |
| 1977 | 32°C (89°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0 mm |
| 1976 | 27°C (80°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0 mm |
| 1975 | 18°C (64°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0 mm |
| 1974 | 23°C (73°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm |
| 1973 | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0 mm |
| 1972 | 27°C (80°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 9 mm |
| 1971 | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0 mm |