Aso weather in May (Kumamoto, Japan)

Curious about the May weather in Aso? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Aso generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Aso in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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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 Aso in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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