Kirishima weather in May (Kagoshima, Japan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kirishima this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kirishima includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Kirishima in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 179 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirishima, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 204 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 179 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kagoshima, Japan (27 KM, 16 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.

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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