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Kyoto, December 30
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Historical Weather Analysis

Kyoto Weather on December 30 — Best Time to Visit?

Based on 30 years of historical data, we have the answer.

partly-cloudy-day

8.7°C

High

0.9°C

Low

13%

Rain

❄️ Feels like 6.4°C (wind chill)

clear-day
YES, IT'S PARADISE
Peak Season

December 30 is statistically one of the best days of the year in Kyoto. With minimal rain risk (13%) and pleasant highs of 9°C, it's ideal for outdoor adventures. As it's peak season for Kyoto, we recommend booking your stay well in advance to secure the best rates.

Currency

JPY

¥ Japanese yen

Language

Japanese

Driving

Left side

Connect

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Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.336

Kyoto Weather Forecast for December 30

"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 8.7°C. 13% chance of snow."

What to Wear in Kyoto in December

Based on historical data for December 30, Kyoto typically experiences temperatures between 0.9°C and 8.7°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (13% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.

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  • Heavy Coat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves

Average High

extreme-hot

8.7°C

Daytime Peak

Average Low

extreme-cold

0.9°C

Nighttime Low

Feels Like

partly-cloudy-day

6.4°C

❄️ Slightly colder

Snow Chance

snow

13%

Avg 0.8mm if it snows

Snowfall

snow

0.1 cm

~13% chance

Pressure

pressure

1020.1 hPa

Medium volatility

Kyoto Weather Conditions & UV Index

Weather Confidence

30-year variance analysis

90%Highly Predictable

Based on 10 years of data

Temperature
±1.8°CStable
Precipitation
7-40%Moderate

🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 90% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Sun Exposure

UV Index & Safety Guide

0Low
036811+

Protection Needed

SPF 15 for extended outdoor time

UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.

Outdoor Comfort

How pleasant is it outside?

52Moderate
TemperatureCool
HumidityMuggy
WindLight Breeze

Dew Point

5.1°C

Dry air

Heat Stress

Low

No heat warning

😐 Best outdoor time:
Midday (11 AM - 3 PM) when warmest

Travel & Logistics Insights

Local Calendar

Business Day

Standard hours in Japan

Flight Traffic

High

92/100 pressure index

Health Advisory

Required

1 vaccine • View Details →

Landing Slots

~254

Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)

Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Kyoto

Daylight & Sun

Solar Elevation Cycle

🌅 Sunrise

07:05

☀️ Noon

12:00

🌇 Sunset

16:55

⏱️ Daylight

9h 49m

Golden Hour
Morning07:05 - 07:44
16:16 - 16:55Evening

Wind Speed

wind

14.7 km/h

Gentle breeze

Sunshine

clear-day

7.1 hrs

Direct Sun (Cloud-free)

Humidity

humidity

78%

Humid / Damp

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Travel Health & Safety in Kyoto

Travel Comfort Index

Real-time tourism conditions

Weather Quality

☀️ Excellent

90/100

Tourist Crowds

🟡 Busy

80/100

Price Level

💰💰💰 Expensive

95/100

Health & Wellbeing

Meteo-Health Forecast

85Score
Atmospheric Pressure1020.1 hPa
Volatility:Medium
Migraine RiskMedium

Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.

Joint Pain RiskLow

Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.

Fishing IndexPoor

High pressure may reduce activity.

Air Quality Forecast
48AQI
Good
PM2.5 Concentration26.6 µg/m³

Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.

Regional Safety Profile

Medium

Seismic Activity

Moderate seismic activity. Occasional tremors possible.

Total events (30y):149
In Dec (30y):12
Last in Dec:2015-12-05
💡 Occasional tremors possible. Know your hotel's evacuation route.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Kyoto on December 30 averages 8.7°C with a 13% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 66/100."

— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology

Kyoto Weather History (2010–2024)

Temperature History

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Hall of Fame

Records from last 10 years

Hottest
2023
12.2°C
Coldest
2024
-0.5°C
Rainiest
2020
21.7mm

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📍 Is Kyoto Worth Visiting on December 30?

Planning a trip to Kyoto on December 30? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 8.7°C with a 13% historical precipitation risk.

✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 254 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.

💉 Health Advisory: 8 vaccinations are recommended for Japan, including COVID-19.

📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest December 30 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 12.2°C in 2023, while the coldest dropped to -0.5°C in 2024.

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