On June 20, 2025, the weather was clear and the temperature rose, with the highest temperature in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City reaching 35.8 degrees, making it the third consecutive day of extremely hot weather exceeding 35 degrees. This is the first time in recorded history that three consecutive days of extremely hot weather have occurred in June.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the highest temperatures in various parts of Kyoto Prefecture were 35.9 degrees in Maizuru City, 35.8 degrees in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, and 35.7 degrees in Fukuchiyama City. Seven elementary school children were rushed to the hospital in Kyoto City due to suspected heatstroke.
The highest temperature expected on June 21 is 35 degrees in Kyoto City, which could make it the fourth consecutive day of extremely hot weather.
Rain is expected next week, and the highest temperature will be around average, but the lowest temperature will remain quite high. From June 28 to early July, it is possible that the heat of midsummer will return, and caution against heatstroke will be required day and night.
