Goto weather in May (Gotō Islands, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Goto in May? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Goto tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 18°C.

Precipitation

Goto in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

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

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

 

Goto, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Goto, 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.

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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