Iriomote Island Weather in May

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

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Iriomote Taketomi

Considering a trip to Iriomote Island, 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 Iriomote Island in May

Iriomote Island, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Iriomote Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Iriomote.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iriomote Island, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 178 mm (7 in) in Iriomote.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Iriomote gets around 167 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Iriomote Island by month

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

January22°C (72°F) February22°C (72°F) March24°C (75°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November26°C (79°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Iriomote Island in May

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

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 Iriomote Island

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

Temperature range in Iriomote Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Iriomote Island (May)

Iriomote

In May Iriomote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
167 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
178 mm (7 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Taketomi

In May Taketomi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
167 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
178 mm (7 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Iriomote Island, in Japan.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Iriomote 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Taketomi 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 178 mm (7 in)

Iriomote Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iriomote Island, Japan in May?

May in Iriomote Island, Japan brings pleasant weather. In Iriomote, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Iriomote Island, Japan in May?

Iriomote averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Iriomote Island, Japan get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Iriomote records an average of 178 mm (7 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Iriomote Island, Japan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Iriomote Island, Japan?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Iriomote Island, Japan. Typically, the climate in Iriomote is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Iriomote. The weather in August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Iriomote Island.

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