Ibaraki Weather in May

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

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Mito Tsukuba Hitachi Tsuchiura

Planning a journey to Ibaraki, Japan this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Ibaraki in May

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Hitachi at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Tsukuba at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Tsukuba and 14°C (57°F) in Hitachi.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tsuchiura with an average of 137 mm (5.4 in) to high rainfall in Mito with 151 mm (5.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Ibaraki in May

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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 Ibaraki

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

Temperature range in Ibaraki (May)

Precipitation variation in Ibaraki (May)

Mito

In May Mito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mito →

Tsukuba

In May Tsukuba 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 pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
184 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tsukuba →

Hitachi

In May Hitachi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hitachi →

Tsuchiura

In May Tsuchiura 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 pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
183 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tsuchiura →

Hitachinaka

In May Hitachinaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high 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
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hitachinaka →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mito 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Tsukuba 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Hitachi 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Tsuchiura 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Hitachinaka 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

Ibaraki weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Ibaraki, Japan brings pleasant weather. In Mito, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

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

Mito averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Ibaraki, Japan. Average rainfall in Mito sits around 151 mm (5.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Ibaraki, Japan?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Ibaraki, Japan. Typically, the climate in Mito is pleasant.

On average, the best time to visit Ibaraki, Japan is in May, June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Mito. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be poor.

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