Minakami weather in May (Gunma, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Minakami look like in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Minakami includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Minakami in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 196 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June and August 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 Minakami climate page with graphs.

 

Minakami, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kōchi, Japan (13 KM, 8 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 Minakami, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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