Nara Weather in May

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

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Sakurai Yoshino Asuka Kashiba

Planning a getaway to Nara, Japan 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 to Expect in Nara in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Yoshino to 25°C (77°F) in Sango. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Sango and 12°C (54°F) in Yoshino.

For specific regional insights in Nara, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sango with an average of 141 mm (5.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Yoshino with 175 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Sakurai enjoys about 202 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Nara by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June27°C (81°F) July31°C (88°F) This monthAugust32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November17°C (63°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nara in May

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

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 Nara

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

Temperature range in Nara (May)

Precipitation variation in Nara (May)

Sakurai

In May Sakurai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
202 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
mixed
Climate in Sakurai →

Yoshino

In May Yoshino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
202 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
less favorable
Climate in Yoshino →

Asuka

In May Asuka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
202 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
mixed
Climate in Asuka →

Kashiba

In May Kashiba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
202 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
Climate in Kashiba →

Kashihara

In May Kashihara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
202 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
mixed
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sakurai 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Yoshino 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)
Asuka 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Kashiba 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Kashihara 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Sango 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)

Nara weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Nara, Japan typically experiences very good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sakurai average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Nara, Japan during May range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Sakurai.

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

Nara, Japan sees substantial rainfall in May. Sakurai typically averages about 154 mm (6.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Nara, Japan?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Nara, Japan with overall very good weather in Sakurai.

Generally speaking, May provides very good weather in Sakurai. In contrast, January, February, March and July tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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