Kawasaki weather in May (Kanagawa, Japan)

How does the May weather in Kawasaki compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

May in Kawasaki generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Kawasaki in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Kawasaki. May, June, July and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kawasaki, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Yokohama, Japan (10 KM, 6 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 Kawasaki, 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?

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

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