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Ogasawara weather in May (Japan)

How is the weather in Ogasawara in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Ogasawara generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C.

Ogasawara in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ogasawara. January, February, March and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, August, September, October, November 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 Ogasawara climate page with graphs.

 

Ogasawara, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 168 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

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.

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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 Ogasawara, 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 in May.

Camping
6/10

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