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Hachijo weather in May (Japan)

Planning a trip to Hachijo in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Hachijo generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

Hachijo in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 151 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. April, May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hachijo, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 177 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 151 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  

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.

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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 Hachijo in May?

For visitors traveling to Hachijo, 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. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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