Tokyo weather in May (Tokyo Prefecture, Japan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Tokyo this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Tokyo typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Tokyo in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tokyo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Tokyo, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tokyo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.