Nara weather in May (Aichi, Japan)

Can you expect sunny skies in Nara in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Nara includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Nara in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 202 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Nara. April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nara, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Osaka, Japan (31 KM, 19 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 Nara, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nara.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.