Aso weather in May (Kumamoto, Japan)

Will it be warm or cold in Aso this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Aso typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Aso in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 197 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Aso. May and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Aso, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kumamoto, 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 Aso, 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

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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