Beppu weather in May (Oita, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Beppu during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Beppu generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Beppu in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Beppu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oita, Japan (13 KM, 8 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 Beppu in May?

For visitors traveling to Beppu, 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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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