Otsu weather in May (Shiga, Japan)

How is the weather in Otsu in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Otsu generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Otsu in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 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.

The city usually sees around 185 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Otsu in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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