Kyoto in June
Rain suits Kyoto: moss glows, gravel gardens darken, and the temple gardens are at their best with barely anyone in them.
Is June a good time to visit Kyoto?
June is one of the better months to visit Kyoto. Crowds sit around 48/100, with typical highs near 28°C.
What’s on in June
- Tsuyu rainy season — the quietest warm-weather weeks of the year
Best days in June
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in June
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in June
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How June compares
Every month in Kyoto, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Kyoto.
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Frequently asked questions
Is June a good month to visit Kyoto?
June is one of the better months to visit Kyoto. Crowds sit around 48/100, with typical highs near 28°C.
How crowded is Kyoto in June?
Kyoto sits at roughly 48/100 in June on our crowd scale, which is 16 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Kyoto in June?
Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 19°C in June, with about 13 wet days across the month.