Weather in May in Gunma
Are you planning a trip a to Gunma in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Gunma in May?
Gunma is a region in Japan. May in Gunma generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Katashina at 18°C to warm in Ota at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Ota and 8°C in Katashina.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tsumagoi with an average of 133 mm to heavy rainfall in Takasaki with 173 mm.Average sunshine
The city Minakami usually sees around 196 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Gunma for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gunma climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gunma?
Minakami
In May Minakami generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kusatsu
In May Kusatsu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Shibukawa
In May Shibukawa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Takasaki
In May Takasaki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Tsumagoi
In May Tsumagoi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Gunma?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Gunma. Typically, the climate in Minakami is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Minakami. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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