Arashiyama weather in May (Japan)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Arashiyama during May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Arashiyama typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

Arashiyama in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 185 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Arashiyama. May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arashiyama climate page with graphs.

 

Arashiyama, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Arashiyama, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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