Agano weather in May (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Agano in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Agano usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Agano in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 205 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Agano. May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, July, August and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Agano, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Niigata, Japan (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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 Agano, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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