Nagasaki Weather in May

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

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Nagasaki Unzen Sasebo Hirado

Planning a journey to Nagasaki, Japan this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Nagasaki in May

Nagasaki, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Nagasaki generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Nagasaki at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Unzen at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Unzen and 17°C (63°F) in Nagasaki.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hirado with an average of 149 mm (5.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Nagasaki with 191 mm (7.5 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Nagasaki sees around 190 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Nagasaki by month

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

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) This monthJune25°C (77°F) July28°C (82°F) August30°C (86°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nagasaki in May

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

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 Nagasaki

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

Temperature range in Nagasaki (May)

Precipitation variation in Nagasaki (May)

Nagasaki

In May Nagasaki generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
190 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
451 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
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Unzen

In May Unzen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
190 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
453 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Unzen →

Sasebo

In May Sasebo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
190 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
351 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
poor
Climate in Sasebo →

Hirado

In May Hirado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
308 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
poor
Climate in Hirado →

Isahaya

In May Isahaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
190 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
443 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nagasaki in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nagasaki 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Unzen 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Sasebo 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Hirado 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Isahaya 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Omura 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 177 mm (7 in)

Nagasaki weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Nagasaki, Japan brings tolerable weather. In Nagasaki, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

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

Nagasaki averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

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

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

Is May a Good Time to Visit Nagasaki, Japan?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Nagasaki, May might be a good time to visit Nagasaki, Japan.

On average, the best time to visit Nagasaki, Japan is in October with generally pleasant weather in Nagasaki. In contrast, February, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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