Kyoto in September
Still humid and still cheap, September is the last genuinely uncrowded month before the autumn machine starts up.
Is September a good time to visit Kyoto?
September is a middling month in Kyoto — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
- Peak typhoon season — occasional closures on the mountain temple routes
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Kyoto, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Kyoto?
September is a middling month in Kyoto — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Kyoto in September?
Kyoto sits at roughly 56/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 8 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Kyoto in September?
Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 21°C in September, with about 11 wet days across the month.