Fukushima Weather in May

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

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Koriyama Fukushima Aizuwakamatsu Inawashiro

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

What to Expect in Fukushima in May

Fukushima, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Fukushima generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Inawashiro with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Iwaki with 141 mm (5.6 in).

Explore Fukushima by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April15°C (59°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fukushima in May

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

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 Fukushima

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

Temperature range in Fukushima (May)

Precipitation variation in Fukushima (May)

Koriyama

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Koriyama →

Fukushima

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
190 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Aizuwakamatsu

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Aizuwakamatsu →

Inawashiro

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Kitashiobara

In May Kitashiobara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fukushima, in Japan.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Koriyama 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Fukushima 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Aizuwakamatsu 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Inawashiro 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Kitashiobara 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Iwaki 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)

Fukushima weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Koriyama typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 106 mm (4.2 in) on average across Fukushima, Japan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Fukushima, Japan?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Koriyama. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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