Arashiyama weather in May (Japan)

Looking to travel to Arashiyama in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Arashiyama typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Arashiyama in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 156 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 185 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kyoto, Japan (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather 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 Arashiyama in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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