Kure weather in May (Hiroshima, Japan)

Planning a trip to Kure in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Kure generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Kure in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 150 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Kure in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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