Nikko weather in May (Tochigi, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Nikko look like in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Nikko typically includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Nikko in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 193 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 186 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nikko, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 193 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73%  

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 Nikko, 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

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.