Kyoto in July
Sweltering and humid, but Gion Matsuri turns the downtown grid into a street festival for weeks, which is worth the sweat.
Is July a good time to visit Kyoto?
July is a middling month in Kyoto — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in July
- Gion Matsuri — the whole month, with the great float parades on Jul 17 and Jul 24
Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in Kyoto, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Kyoto?
July is a middling month in Kyoto — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Kyoto in July?
Kyoto sits at roughly 58/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 6 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Kyoto in July?
Expect highs around 32°C and lows near 24°C in July, with about 12 wet days across the month.