Kyoto · Japan
February
The quietest month in Kyoto — plum blossoms begin and the temples are almost entirely your own.
Best match
#3 of 12 months
February is one of the best times to visit Kyoto.
Climate
High
10.1°C
Low
2.8°C
Rain
62mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Kyoto
Weather
Above average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in February
- ↑Statistically the least crowded month: major temples genuinely peaceful, no queues anywhere
- ↑Plum blossom season begins at Kitano Tenmangu and Jonangu — underrated and uncrowded
- ↑Budget hotel rates at their lowest; best time to splurge on a ryokan at off-peak prices
What you sacrifice
- ↓Still cold: 3°C lows require full winter layers throughout the day
- ↓Limited cherry blossom coverage — plum blossoms are lovely but a niche draw
- ↓Grey overcast days common; Kyoto's famous landscapes are less photogenic without blue sky
How February compares to October (best month)
| Factor | February | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 5 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Kyoto, not across destinations. Methodology →