Temperature in Kumamoto in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Kumamoto, Japan this May.

Kumamoto, Japan, a region in Japan, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Amakusa to 25°C (77°F) in Kami Amakusa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Kami Amakusa and 18°C (64°F) in Amakusa.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Kumamoto, Japan in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Kumamoto on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Kumamoto in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

Kumamoto temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Kumamoto, Japan in May?

Kumamoto averages a daytime high of 24°C (75°F) in May, which is high for Kumamoto, Japan.

How cold does it get at night in Kumamoto, Japan in May?

Nighttime temperatures in Kumamoto typically drop to around 16°C (61°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Kumamoto, Japan?

Based on our systematic data collection, Kami Amakusa has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 25°C (77°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 17°C (63°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Kumamoto, Japan?

In our database, Amakusa is the chilliest city in May in Kumamoto, Japan. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 23°C (73°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 18°C (64°F).

How much sun does Kumamoto, Japan get in May?

Kumamoto usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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