Kochi Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Kochi, Japan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Kochi in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Kochi.

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

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 230 mm (9.1 in) in Kochi.

Explore Kochi by month

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

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September28°C (82°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kochi in May

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

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 Kochi

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Kochi, Japan?

Kochi

In May Kochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

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May
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April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
373 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
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Kochi weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Kochi, Japan brings mixed weather. In Kochi, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

Average temperatures in Kochi, Japan during May range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Kochi.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kochi records an average of 230 mm (9.1 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Kochi, Japan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Kochi, Japan?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Kochi, May may not be the ideal time to visit Kochi, Japan.

Generally speaking, November provides good weather in Kochi. On the other hand, the months of February, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kochi.

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