Nagaoka weather in May (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Curious about the climate in Nagaoka this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Nagaoka usually has 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Nagaoka in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Nagaoka. May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, July and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nagaoka, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Nagaoka, 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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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