Pack or skip
Sun hat for Kyoto in December
Verdict
Skip it
Highs around 52°F — too cool for prolonged sun exposure.
Why
Kyoto in December averages highs of 52°F, lows of 37°F, 7 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat isn't pulling its weight. Highs around 52°F — too cool for prolonged sun exposure.