Kure weather in May (Hiroshima, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Kure in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Kure typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 22°C, cooling down at night to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Kure in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 212 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 Kure. May, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kure, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Hiroshima, Japan (39 KM, 24 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 Kure, 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

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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