Matsue weather in May (Shimane, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Matsue look like in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Matsue typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Matsue in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

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

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

 

Matsue, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Matsue, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.