Itoigawa weather in May (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Itoigawa look like in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Itoigawa typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Itoigawa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 190 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Itoigawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 190 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Itoigawa, 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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