Kawagoe weather in May (Saitama, Japan)

What kind of weather does May bring to Kawagoe? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kawagoe includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 24°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Kawagoe in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 184 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kawagoe, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Saitama, Japan (15 KM, 9 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 Kawagoe, 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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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