Amakusa weather in May (Kumamoto, Japan)

What kind of weather does May bring to Amakusa? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Amakusa usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 18°C at night.

Precipitation

Amakusa in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

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 and November typically offer 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 Amakusa climate page with graphs.

 

Amakusa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Nagasaki, Japan (39 KM, 24 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 Amakusa, 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

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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