Weather in Kyoto

What was the weather like in Kyoto (city area) in 2009

Generally the summer is humid and rainy, and winter is dry in Kyoto. It is regarded that the rainy season comes in June but it has not been notable in recent years. Snow is rare and decreasing year by year. In summer, there are sometimes light shower around 5 to 7pm. The original data belongs to weather.goo.ne.jp . There are different weather record from other sources.

What was the temperature in Kyoto (city area) in 2008?

Summer is hotter and winter is colder compared to Osaka, just 50km away to the south. It is because Kyoto is surrounded by mountains. In the chart below, green colors between 15 and 25C mean it's comfortable. But temperature changes according to the weather within a day, so you should wear layers. You will take off your shoes to enter temples and walk on wooden floor. So it's better to wear socks even in summer and thick socks in winter.