Kusatsu weather in May (Gunma, Japan)

Is Kusatsu a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of May in Kusatsu typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Kusatsu in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 209 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Kusatsu.

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

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

 

Kusatsu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (34 KM, 21 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 Kusatsu, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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