Nagasaki weather in May (Nagasaki, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Nagasaki in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

May in Nagasaki generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Nagasaki in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 191 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 190 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October typically offers the best circumstances. While February, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nagasaki, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 191 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 190 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

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 Nagasaki, 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 19°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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