Iriomote weather in May (Iriomote Island, Japan)

Curious about the May weather in Iriomote? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Iriomote typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C.

Iriomote in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 22 days.

The city usually sees around 167 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Iriomote, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 167 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Iriomote in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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