Kyoto in October
Clear skies, autumn begins
The short answer
October is the best month to visit Kyoto.
Comfortable, dry weather makes this one of the best months for walking the city. Visitor numbers build through the month, and Jidai Matsuri parades through Kyoto on 22 October. Autumn colour has not yet reached the city.
7.5/10 overall15–24°CModerate-High crowds$$$$
Weather8.5/10
Crowds5/10
Prices$$$$
Events8/10
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–24°C
- Clear skies, autumn begins
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
- $$$$
+Excellent weather and a lively calendar
–Growing crowds and rising prices
My tip for October
Walk the Philosopher's Path in the morning before groups arrive.
- Walking
- Jidai Matsuri
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Kyoto, 3rd for weather, 9th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Excellent weather and a lively calendar
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