Hongu weather in May (Wakayama, Japan)

Is Hongu a good destination in May, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Hongu typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Hongu in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Hongu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 221 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wakayama, Japan (70 KM, 43 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 Hongu, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hongu.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.