Amami weather in May (Kagoshima, Japan)
What kind of weather does May bring to Amami? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.
Temperatures
Typically, May in Amami includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 25°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 22°C.
Precipitation
Amami in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of rain.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amami climate page with graphs.
Amami, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
22°C
Max Temperature
25°C
Chance of Rain
75%
Precipitation
218 mm
Rainy days
23 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Amami, 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.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Amami.
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.
