Weather in May in Saitama
Considering a trip to Saitama this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Saitama in May?
Saitama is a region in Japan. May in Saitama generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Ogano at 22°C and warm in Kawagoe at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Kawagoe and 12°C in Ogano.For specific regional insights in Saitama, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kawaguchi with an average of 134 mm to heavy rainfall in Ogano with 201 mm.Average sunshine
The city Chichibu usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Saitama's conditions throughout the year, check out our Saitama climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Saitama?
Chichibu
In May Chichibu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kawagoe
In May Kawagoe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kumagaya
In May Kumagaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fukaya
In May Fukaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kawaguchi
In May Kawaguchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Saitama?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Saitama. Typically, the climate in Chichibu is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May and November provide tolerable weather in Chichibu. In contrast, January, February, March, June, July, September and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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