Hachioji weather in May (Tokyo Prefecture, Japan)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Hachioji this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Hachioji includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Hachioji in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 184 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 and March tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hachioji, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Saitama, Japan (39 KM, 24 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 Hachioji, 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

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