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Kanda Weather in May

May in Kanda averages 24°C (75°F) during the day and 16°C (61°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 154 mm (6.1 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Kanda in May

Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month, with 154 mm (6.1 in) on average. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Kanda in May

Daytime highs in Kanda in May reach 24°C (75°F), with nights around 16°C (61°F). The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. Nights cool down to 16°C (61°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Kanda in May

The city usually sees around 207 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, September, October and November typically offer the best weather for Kanda.

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Kanda Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C (75°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm (6.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 207 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kitakyushu, Japan (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Best Places in Japan in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Kanda in May

For Kanda in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Kanda in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Camping
6/10

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