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Kanagawa Weather in May

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

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Hakone Yokohama Kawasaki Yugawara

Planning a getaway to Kanagawa, Japan this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kanagawa in May

Kanagawa, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Kanagawa generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Hakone.

To explore the conditions in Kanagawa, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kawasaki with an average of 134 mm (5.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Yugawara with 191 mm (7.5 in).

Explore Kanagawa by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March13°C (55°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November16°C (61°F) December12°C (54°F)
Best Time to Visit Kanagawa →

Best Places to Visit in Kanagawa in May

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

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 Kanagawa

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

Temperature range in Kanagawa (May)

Precipitation variation in Kanagawa (May)

Hakone

In May Hakone generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
188 mm (7.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Hakone →

Yokohama

In May Yokohama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
178 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Yokohama →

Kawasaki

In May Kawasaki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
178 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kawasaki →

Yugawara

In May Yugawara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
187 mm (7.4 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Yugawara →

Fujisawa

In May Fujisawa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
178 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kanagawa, in Japan.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hakone 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Yokohama 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Kawasaki 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Yugawara 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Fujisawa 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Kamakura 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)

Kanagawa weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Kanagawa, Japan typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hakone average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Kanagawa, Japan during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Hakone.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Hakone records an average of 190 mm (7.5 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Kanagawa, Japan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Kanagawa, Japan?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Hakone. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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