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Kyoto in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Kyoto are April, May, October and November. In December, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
7°C
Rainfall
61 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Kyoto is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 7°C with about 61mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Kyoto in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. It has a population of 2.58 million and has a geographic area of 4,612 square kilometres (1,781 s
Agency for Cultural Affairs
The Agency for Cultural Affairs is a special body of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). It was set up in 1968 to promote Japanese
Heian Jogakuin University
Heian Jogakuin University also known at St. Agnes' University, is a private women's college with campuses in Kyoto, Kyoto and Takatsuki, Osaka in Japan.
Kyoto International School
Kyoto International School (KIS), formerly Kyoto Christian Day School, is an international school in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1957. It serves students from 3 to 16 years old. The s
Itsukushima Shrine (Kyoto)
Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is a 65-hectare national garden of Japan that was established after the Japanese capital was transferred from Kyoto to Tokyo. It is situated around the

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Kyoto in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Kyoto?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Kyoto's best months are generally April, May, October and November.

What is the weather like in Kyoto in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 7°C. Rainfall averages about 61mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Kyoto in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Kyoto in December?+

Popular things to do include Kyoto Prefecture, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Heian Jogakuin University and Kyoto International School. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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