Oita weather in May (Oita, Japan)

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

In May, Oita generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Oita in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Oita, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 195 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 Oita in May?

For visitors traveling to Oita, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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