Gotō Islands Weather in May

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

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Considering a trip to the Gotō Islands, Japan this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Gotō Islands in May

The Gotō Islands, Japan is a region in Japan. May in the Gotō Islands 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 18°C (64°F) in Goto.

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

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 156 mm (6.1 in) in Goto.

Explore the Gotō Islands by month

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

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Gotō Islands in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Gotō Islands

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in the Gotō Islands, Japan?

Goto

In May Goto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
335 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Gotō Islands, in Japan.

The Gotō Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in the Gotō Islands, Japan brings pleasant weather. In Goto, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

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

In Goto, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

the Gotō Islands, Japan sees substantial rainfall in May. Goto typically averages about 156 mm (6.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Gotō Islands, Japan. Typically, the climate in Goto is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Gotō Islands, Japan is in May, August, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Goto. On the other hand, the months of February and June tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Gotō Islands.

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