Month guide · Kyoto · Japan
Kyoto in June
What June is really like in Kyoto: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. The rainy season brings humid, drizzly days, but moss gardens and hydrangeas at Mimuroto-ji look their best and crowds are lighter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Kyoto: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (25°C (77°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:42
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:12
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
Summer (June–August). The rainy season in June and early July, then intense heat and humidity; Gion Matsuri in July and the Okuribi bonfires in August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Hydrangea season at Mimuroto-ji in Uji (June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Higashiyama
Kiyomizu-dera
Founded in 778, this UNESCO-listed temple is known for its wooden main hall stage, built without nails and projecting 13 metres above the hillside, with views across Kyoto.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Religious site · Kita
Kinkaku-ji
Combine with Ryoan-ji and Ninna-ji, a 20–30 minute walk or short bus ride along the 'Kinukake-no-michi' road.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
Nature · Arashiyama
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji
A short path between towering bamboo stalks leads from the north gate of Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO-listed Zen temple whose 14th-century pond garden borrows the hills behind it as scenery.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Kids
Neighbourhood · Gion
Gion and Hanamikoji Street
Photography is banned on some private lanes off Hanamikoji; never block or follow geiko or maiko for photos.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- History
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 19°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Kyoto?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Kyoto in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Kyoto?
It is a shoulder-season month. The rainy season brings humid, drizzly days, but moss gardens and hydrangeas at Mimuroto-ji look their best and crowds are lighter.
+How warm is Kyoto in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kyoto in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.