Hikone weather in May (Shiga, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Hikone in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Hikone includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Hikone in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 185 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hikone, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (53 KM, 33 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 Hikone, 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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