Matsushima weather in May (Miyagi, Japan)

How does the weather in Matsushima usually fare in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

May in Matsushima generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Matsushima in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 190 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 Matsushima climate page with graphs.

 

Matsushima, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Sendai, Japan (21 KM, 13 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.

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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 Matsushima, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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