Kiso Valley Weather in May

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

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Kiso-fukushima Miyanokoshi

Planning a trip to the Kiso Valley, Japan this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Kiso Valley in May

The Kiso Valley, Japan is a region in Japan. May in the Kiso Valley generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Kiso-fukushima.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Miyanokoshi with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Kiso-fukushima with 191 mm (7.5 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Kiso Valley in May

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

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 the Kiso Valley

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

Temperature range in the Kiso Valley (May)

Precipitation variation in the Kiso Valley (May)

Kiso-fukushima

In May Kiso-fukushima generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
274 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kiso-fukushima →

Miyanokoshi

In May Miyanokoshi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
266 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Miyanokoshi →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Kiso Valley, in Japan.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Kiso Valley in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kiso-fukushima 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Miyanokoshi 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)

The Kiso Valley weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kiso Valley, Japan in May?

the Kiso Valley, Japan typically experiences unpleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kiso-fukushima average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Kiso Valley, Japan in May?

Average temperatures in the Kiso Valley, Japan during May range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Kiso-fukushima.

Does the Kiso Valley, Japan get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in the Kiso Valley, Japan peaks during May. Kiso-fukushima averages roughly 191 mm (7.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Kiso Valley, Japan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Kiso-fukushima, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Kiso Valley, Japan.

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

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