Weather in May in Japan
What is the weather like in Japan in May?
The weather in Japan in May ranges from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
May has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very cold in Mount Fuji with -1°C (31°F) to warm temperatures in Ishigaki Island with 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Ishigaki Island and -6°C (21°F) in Mount Fuji.
Precipitation ranges from moderate in Sapporo with 54mm (2.1inch) rainfall to heavy in Kōchi with 285mm (11inch) rainfall.
In general it is also a
moderate sunny
month with an average of 180 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the whole month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Japan.
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Popular destinations in Japan
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Average weather in Tokyo
In May Tokyo generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kyoto
In May Kyoto generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Arashiyama
In May Arashiyama generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Osaka
In May Osaka generally has warm temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hakuba
In May Hakuba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (69°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Japan?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Japan with commonly pleasant weather in Tokyo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Japan is in May and June with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst months are January and February that can have poor weather conditions.
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