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Nagasaki weather in May (Nagasaki, Japan)

Planning a trip to Nagasaki in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Nagasaki typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Nagasaki in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 191 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 191 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43%  

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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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 Nagasaki in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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