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Oita Weather in May

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

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Yufu Beppu Kokonoe Hita

Are you planning a trip a to Oita, Japan in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Oita in May

Oita, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Oita generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Yufu.

For a closer look at conditions across Oita, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Beppu with an average of 133 mm (5.2 in) to high rainfall in Kokonoe with 160 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Yufu enjoys about 195 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Oita by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June26°C (79°F) July31°C (88°F) This monthAugust31°C (88°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November17°C (63°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Oita in May

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

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 Oita

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

Temperature range in Oita (May)

Precipitation variation in Oita (May)

Yufu

In May Yufu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
195 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
318 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
less favorable
Climate in Yufu →

Beppu

In May Beppu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
195 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
298 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
less favorable
Climate in Beppu →

Kokonoe

In May Kokonoe 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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
195 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
371 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
less favorable
Climate in Kokonoe →

Hita

In May Hita 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)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
205 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
360 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
less favorable
Climate in Hita →

Taketa

In May Taketa 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
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
195 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
353 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
less favorable
Climate in Taketa →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Yufu 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Beppu 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Kokonoe 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Hita 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Taketa 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Oita 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)

Oita weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect very good weather across Oita, Japan in May. The popular destination of Yufu averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

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

In Yufu, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Oita, Japan. Average rainfall in Yufu sits around 142 mm (5.6 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Oita, Japan?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Oita, Japan with overall very good weather in Yufu. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, April, May and October provide very good weather in Yufu. On the other hand, the months of January, June, July and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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