Onomichi weather in May (Hiroshima, Japan)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Onomichi during May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Onomichi typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Onomichi in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, June, July and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Onomichi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Hiroshima, Japan (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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.

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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 Onomichi, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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