Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kyoto, Japan

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kyoto...

Kyoto is a coastal city in Japan. It is a quite huge city close to the ocean with a population of 1459640 people. The water temperature around Kyoto has extreme variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 10.2°C (50.3°F) in March up to 27.6°C (81.7°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (65°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kyoto is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Kyoto?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near Kyoto is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Kyoto. The next good one is Sunset beach, which is about 85.7km (54.2miles) away from Kyoto. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Sunset beach and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Kyoto are Akabane Long Beach, which is roughly 87.3km (54.2miles) away, and Tottori-sakyu, located approximately 93.6km (58.1miles) from Kyoto.

Are there beautiful beaches located close to Kyoto?

No, not many beaches are located in close proximity to Kyoto. The next good one is Kujukuri Beach, which is 268.2km (166.6miles) away from Kyoto. If you don't mind the drive, you can also visit Haeundae Beach, approximately 372.5km (231.4miles) away from Kyoto.

What wetsuit is recommended for Kyoto?

The water temperature around Kyoto is very warm, reaching up to 28°C (82°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures reach lows of approximately 10°C (50°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Kyoto?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 10 to 15°C (50-59°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures range from 23 to 28°C (73-82°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Kyoto: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Kyoto...

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