Fuji weather in May (Shizuoka, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Fuji in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Fuji includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Fuji in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 222 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 171 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Fuji. May, August and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Fuji, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 222 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Fujinomiya, Japan (10 KM, 6 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 Fuji, 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

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Fuji.

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