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Mount Hiei

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Mount Hiei

Kyoto, Japan
Best timeOct–Nov
Set inKyoto, Japan
In season~59°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

27–84°F
CurrencyJPY
LanguageJapanese
TimezoneUTC+09:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Mount Hiei
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Oct–Nov. Go in Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 53%
WarmestAug · 84°F
WettestJul
Best windowOct–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Mount Hiei is a mountain to the northeast of Kyoto, lying on the border between the Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures, Japan.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Nov, the 2 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto
5 mi away
Gion
6 mi away
Kinkaku-ji
6 mi away
Kiyomizu-dera
6 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Hiei?

The best time to visit Mount Hiei is October–November, in Kyoto, Japan.

Where is Mount Hiei?

Mount Hiei is in Kyoto, Japan.

What is Mount Hiei known for?

Mount Hiei is a mountain to the northeast of Kyoto, lying on the border between the Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures, Japan.

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