Kurashiki weather in May (Okayama, Japan)

Can you expect sunny skies in Kurashiki in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kurashiki includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 24°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Kurashiki in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 206 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, July and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kurashiki, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Okayama, Japan (14 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 Kurashiki, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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