Verdict: Good month
Kyoto Weather in December
December is mild-to-cool in Kyoto, topping out near 10°C (50°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 6 wet days in a typical year. Overall, December is a solid month to visit Kyoto.
Average high
10°C / 50°F
Average low
1°C / 34°F
Rain days
~6
Precipitation
46 mm
What to pack for Kyoto in December
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Kyoto: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (9°C / 48°F) · Wettest: Jul (~18 rain days)
9°
-1°
Jan
10°
0°
Feb
14°
3°
Mar
19°
8°
Apr
23°
13°
May
27°
18°
Jun
30°
23°
Jul
32°
24°
Aug
29°
21°
Sep
22°
13°
Oct
17°
7°
Nov
10°
1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)