Minami Aso weather in May (Kumamoto, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Minami Aso in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Minami Aso includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 24°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kumamoto, Japan (29 KM, 18 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 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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