Weather in May in Kumamoto
Thinking about venturing to Kumamoto this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kumamoto in May?
Kumamoto is a region in Japan. May in Kumamoto generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Amakusa to 25°C in Kami Amakusa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Kami Amakusa and 18°C in Amakusa.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Minamioguni with an average of 168 mm to heavy rainfall in Hitoyoshi with 202 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 197 hours of sunshine in Kumamoto. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kumamoto in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kumamoto climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kumamoto?
Kumamoto
In May Kumamoto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Minamioguni
In May Minamioguni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Aso
In May Aso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hitoyoshi
In May Hitoyoshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Minami Aso
In May Minami Aso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Kumamoto?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Kumamoto with overall pleasant weather in Kumamoto. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Kumamoto is in October with generally perfect weather in Kumamoto. On the other hand, the weather in February, June and July tend to be poor.
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