Matsuyama weather in May (Ehime, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Matsuyama during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Matsuyama typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Matsuyama in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 199 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matsuyama, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 151 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather 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 Matsuyama in May?

For visitors traveling to Matsuyama, 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 in May.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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