Otsu weather in May (Shiga, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Otsu for May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Otsu includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Otsu in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otsu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (10 KM, 6 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.

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 Otsu, 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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