Kawagoe weather in May (Saitama, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Kawagoe during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Kawagoe generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

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

The area enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Kawagoe in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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