May Rainfall and Precipitation in The Amami Islands
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Amami Islands, Japan in May.
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Best Places to Visit in the Amami Islands in May
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Popular cities in the Amami Islands
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Regions and islands in Japan
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- Aichi
- Akita
- Aomori
- Chiba
- Daisetsuzan National Park
- Ehime
- Fuji Five Lakes
- Fukui
- Fukuoka
- Fukushima
- Gifu
- Gotō Islands
- Gunma
- Hiroshima
- Hokkaido
- Hyogo
- Ibaraki
- Iriomote Island
- Ishigaki
- Ishikawa
- Iwate
- Kagawa
- Kagoshima
- Kamikōchi
- Kanagawa
- Kii Peninsula
- Kiso Valley
- Kochi
- Kumamoto
- Kyoto
- Mie
- Miyagi
- Miyajima
- Miyakojima
- Miyazaki
- Nagano Prefecture
- Nagasaki
- Niigata Prefecture
- Oita
- Okayama
- Okinawa islands
- Osaka Prefecture
- Rishiri Island
- Sado Island
- Saga
- Saitama
- Shiga
- Shikoku
- Shimane
- Shiretoko National Park
- Shizuoka
- Teshima Island
- Tochigi
- Tokushima
- Tokyo Prefecture
- Tottori
- Toyama Prefecture
- Wakayama
- Yamagata
- Yamaguchi
- Yamanashi
The Amami Islands precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the Amami Islands, Japan receive in May?
In Amami, the month of May typically brings a significant amount of rain, with averages close to 218 mm (8.6 in). As a result, you can expect quick-changing weather patterns and numerous showers.
How many days does it rain in the Amami Islands, Japan in May?
Amami sees roughly 23 days rainy days during May.
Is May part of the rainy season in the Amami Islands, Japan?
Not really. May is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Amami Islands, Japan.
What is the wettest city in May in the Amami Islands, Japan?
Amami is the wettest city in the Amami Islands, Japan in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 218 mm (8.6 in).
What is the driest city in May in the Amami Islands, Japan?
In our records, Yamato stands out as the driest city in the Amami Islands, Japan for May, averaging just 147 mm (5.8 in).
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