Nagano weather in May
Planning a getaway to Nagano 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 is the weather like in Nagano in May?
Nagano is a region in Japan. May in Nagano generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Omachi at 18°C to pleasant in Ueda at 21°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Ueda and 7°C in Omachi.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tateshina with an average of 119 mm to heavy rainfall in Omachi with 221 mm. Hakuba enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Nagano, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nagano's yearly weather, check out our Nagano climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Nagano?
Average weather in Hakuba
In May Hakuba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Yamanouchi
In May Yamanouchi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Matsumoto
In May Matsumoto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nozawa Onsen
In May Nozawa Onsen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Karuizawa
In May Karuizawa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nagano, in Japan.
Is May the best time to visit Nagano?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Nagano due to the typically poor weather in Hakuba.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Hakuba.
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