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Hachijojima weather in May (Japan)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Hachijojima this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Hachijojima includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 20°C.

Precipitation

Hachijojima in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 151 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hachijojima, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 177 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 151 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36%  

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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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 Hachijojima, 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. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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