Kyoto weather in May (Kyoto, Japan)

What kind of weather does May bring to Kyoto? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Kyoto typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 24°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Kyoto in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

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

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

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

 

Kyoto, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 155 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 185 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Kyoto, 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 Kyoto.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.