Higashiomi weather in May (Shiga, Japan)

How's the weather trend in Higashiomi as May approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Higashiomi usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 23°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Higashiomi in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 185 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 Higashiomi. May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Higashiomi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (42 KM, 26 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 Higashiomi, 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

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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