Chiba weather in May (Chiba, Japan)

How is the weather in Chiba in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Chiba typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Chiba in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chiba, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Chiba in May?

For visitors traveling to Chiba, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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