Chiba Weather in May

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

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Chiba Narita Minamiboso Kamogawa

Are you planning a trip a to Chiba, Japan in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Chiba in May

Chiba, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Chiba generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Minamiboso at 21°C (70°F) and warm in Kashiwa at 24°C (75°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Kashiwa and 17°C (63°F) in Minamiboso.

For a closer look at conditions across Chiba, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Narita with an average of 133 mm (5.2 in) to high rainfall in Minamiboso with 154 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Chiba gets approximately 183 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Chiba by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiba - and find the best time to visit. (based on Chiba)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August31°C (88°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November18°C (64°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chiba in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chiba.

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 Chiba

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

Temperature range in Chiba (May)

Precipitation variation in Chiba (May)

Chiba

In May Chiba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
183 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
good
Climate in Chiba →

Narita

In May Narita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
183 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Narita →

Minamiboso

In May Minamiboso generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
178 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
mixed
Climate in Minamiboso →

Kamogawa

In May Kamogawa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
178 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
mixed
Climate in Kamogawa →

Kashiwa

In May Kashiwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
180 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chiba in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chiba 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Narita 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Minamiboso 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Kamogawa 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Kashiwa 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Onjuku 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)

Chiba weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiba, Japan in May?

Chiba, Japan typically experiences very good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Chiba average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Chiba, Japan in May?

Chiba averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Chiba, Japan get a lot of rain in May?

Chiba typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 139 mm (5.5 in) on average across Chiba, Japan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Chiba, Japan?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Chiba, Japan with overall very good weather in Chiba.

On average, the best time to visit Chiba, Japan is in May and July with generally very good weather in Chiba. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be less favorable.

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