Fuji Five Lakes Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in May.

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Fujikawaguchiko Yamanakako Fujiyoshida Minobu

Planning a getaway to the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Fuji Five Lakes in May

The Fuji Five Lakes, Japan is a region in Japan. May in the Fuji Five Lakes generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Fujikawaguchiko.

For specific regional insights in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Fujikawaguchiko with an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Minobu with 217 mm (8.5 in).

Explore the Fuji Five Lakes by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Fuji Five Lakes — and find the best time to visit. (based on Fujikawaguchiko)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November14°C (57°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Fuji Five Lakes in May

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

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 Fuji Five Lakes

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

Temperature range in the Fuji Five Lakes (May)

Precipitation variation in the Fuji Five Lakes (May)

Fujikawaguchiko

In May Fujikawaguchiko generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Fujikawaguchiko →

Yamanakako

In May Yamanakako generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
179 mm (7 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Fujiyoshida

In May Fujiyoshida generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Minobu

In May Minobu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
171 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
215 mm (8.5 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
305 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Fuji Five Lakes in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fujikawaguchiko 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Yamanakako 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Fujiyoshida 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Minobu 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)

The Fuji Five Lakes weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in May?

Expect pleasant weather across the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in May. The popular destination of Fujikawaguchiko averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in May?

In Fujikawaguchiko, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan peaks during May. Fujikawaguchiko averages roughly 165 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan with overall pleasant weather in Fujikawaguchiko. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May and August provide pleasant weather in Fujikawaguchiko. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October and December tend to be poor.

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