Koyasan weather in May (Wakayama, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Koyasan look like in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During May, Koyasan usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night.

Precipitation

Koyasan in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 203 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Koyasan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 169 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wakayama, Japan (37 KM, 23 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?

For visitors traveling to Koyasan, 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

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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