Okayama weather in May (Okayama, Japan)

How is the weather in Okayama 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, Okayama generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Okayama in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 206 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Okayama, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 126 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 64%  
SunshineSunshine 206 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 Okayama in May?

For visitors traveling to Okayama, 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
9/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Okayama.

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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.