Kyoto in August
Peak heat, lantern-lit evenings
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Kyoto.
August is the hottest and most humid month, and Obon brings domestic travellers in mid-month. The Daimonji bonfires light the hills on 16 August. Escape to Kibune or Ohara if the city feels too hot.
5.5/10 overall25–34°CModerate crowds$$$$
Weather2/10
Crowds6.5/10
Prices$$$$
Events7/10
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–34°C
- Peak heat, lantern-lit evenings
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
- $$$$
+Memorable summer festivals
–Extreme heat and humidity
My tip for August
Do sightseeing before 11 a.m. and rest in the afternoon.
- Daimonji bonfires
- Riverside dinners in Kibune
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Kyoto, 12th for weather, 5th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Months I'd choose over August
Still going to Kyoto in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — extreme heat and humidity
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