Naha weather in May (Okinawa, Japan)

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

In May, Naha generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 23°C.

Naha in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 146 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Naha. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Naha, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 213 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 146 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Naha in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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