Himeji weather in May (Hyogo, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Himeji during May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Himeji generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Himeji in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 195 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Himeji. May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Himeji, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kobe, Japan (48 KM, 30 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 Himeji, 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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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