worldweatherJapan weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
May is one of the best months for a holiday in Japan.
Daytime
23°
Night
16°
☀️ Day length
14 h 04 min
Chance of rain
42%
Thunder days
4%
Humid days
44%
In May, Japan averages about 23° during the day and 16° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 42%).
Japan weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9℃ | 2℃ | 34% |
| February | 10℃ | 3℃ | 43% |
| March | 13℃ | 6℃ | 44% |
| April ★ | 19℃ | 12℃ | 47% |
| May ★ | 23℃ | 16℃ | 42% |
| June ★ | 26℃ | 20℃ | 55% |
| July | 30℃ | 24℃ | 52% |
| August | 31℃ | 25℃ | 50% |
| September ★ | 27℃ | 21℃ | 52% |
| October ★ | 22℃ | 16℃ | 45% |
| November ★ | 16℃ | 10℃ | 44% |
| December | 11℃ | 5℃ | 42% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Japan in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 25℃ | 16℃ | 19℃ | 35% |
| Osaka | 25℃ | 15℃ | 20℃ | 33% |
| Kyoto | 25℃ | 15℃ | - | 34% |
| Fukuokashi | 25℃ | 16℃ | 20℃ | 41% |
| Hiroshima | 24℃ | 16℃ | 19℃ | 36% |
| Yokohama | 22℃ | 16℃ | 19℃ | 50% |
| Nagoyashi | 21℃ | 17℃ | 20℃ | 47% |
| Nikkō | 21℃ | 18℃ | - | 51% |
| Shizuokashi | 21℃ | 17℃ | 20℃ | 50% |
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