January in Kyoto is the rainiest, the cloudiest, and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Kyoto is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 4 degrees above zero. On average, Kyoto has 29 rainy and 2 sunny days in January. The rains are usually heavy. January as well as February, March, July, and August is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Kyoto.