Iwaki weather in May (Fukushima, Japan)

How does the weather in Iwaki usually fare in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

May in Iwaki generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Iwaki in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Iwaki, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Iwaki, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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