Okayama Weather in May

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

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Okayama Kurashiki Makago Mimasaka

Thinking about venturing to Okayama, Japan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Okayama in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Makago to 24°C (75°F) in Okayama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Okayama and 12°C (54°F) in Makago.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Okayama with an average of 126 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Makago with 164 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Okayama sees close to 206 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Okayama by month

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

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August33°C (91°F) September29°C (84°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Okayama in May

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

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 Okayama

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

Temperature range in Okayama (May)

Precipitation variation in Okayama (May)

Okayama

In May Okayama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
206 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Okayama →

Kurashiki

In May Kurashiki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
206 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kurashiki →

Makago

In May Makago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
206 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Makago →

Mimasaka

In May Mimasaka 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 pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°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
193 hours
206 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mimasaka →

Setouchi

In May Setouchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
206 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Setouchi →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Okayama 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Kurashiki 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Makago 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Mimasaka 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Setouchi 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

Okayama weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Okayama, Japan generally has pleasant weather conditions. Okayama sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Okayama peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in May, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

Okayama, Japan sees substantial rainfall in May. Okayama typically averages about 126 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Okayama, Japan?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Okayama, Japan. Typically, the climate in Okayama is pleasant.

On average, the best time to visit Okayama, Japan is in April, May, September, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Okayama. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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