Kusatsu weather in May (Shiga, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kusatsu during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Kusatsu typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Kusatsu in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 185 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Kusatsu. May, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kusatsu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (18 KM, 11 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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