Oita weather in May (Oita, Japan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Oita in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Oita usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Oita in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 195 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 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 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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