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Minami Aso weather in May (Kumamoto, Japan)

Planning a trip to Minami Aso in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Minami Aso generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Minami Aso in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 197 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. April, May and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Minami Aso, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 175 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kumamoto, Japan (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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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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 Minami Aso in May?

For visitors traveling to Minami Aso, 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
7/10
Camping
6/10

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