Amami Islands Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Amami Islands, Japan in May.

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Amami Tatsugo Yamato

Thinking about venturing to the Amami Islands, Japan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Amami Islands in May

The Amami Islands, Japan is a region in Japan. May in the Amami Islands generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Yamato to 25°C (77°F) in Amami. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Amami and 15°C (59°F) in Yamato.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Amami Islands, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yamato with an average of 147 mm (5.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Amami with 218 mm (8.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Amami Islands in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Amami Islands

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Amami Islands, Japan?

Temperature range in the Amami Islands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Amami Islands (May)

Amami

In May Amami generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
339 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Amami →

Tatsugo

In May Tatsugo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
331 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tatsugo →

Yamato

In May Yamato generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
178 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Yamato →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Amami Islands in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Amami 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Tatsugo 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)
Yamato 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)

The Amami Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Amami Islands, Japan in May?

May in the Amami Islands, Japan brings unpleasant weather. In Amami, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in the Amami Islands, Japan in May?

Daytime temperatures in Amami peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in May, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

Does the Amami Islands, Japan get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Amami records an average of 218 mm (8.6 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for the Amami Islands, Japan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Amami Islands, Japan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Amami, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Amami Islands, Japan.

Generally speaking, March, April, October, November and December provide pleasant weather in Amami. On the other hand, the month of June tends to have poor weather conditions.

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