Chikuma weather in May (Nagano, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Chikuma during May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Chikuma includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Chikuma in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 209 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Chikuma, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (16 KM, 10 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 Chikuma, 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

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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