Weather in May in Shiga
Are you planning a trip a to Shiga in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Shiga in May?
Shiga is a region in Japan. May in Shiga generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Otsu.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kusatsu with an average of 145 mm to heavy rainfall in Nagahama with 180 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected in Otsu. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shiga in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Shiga climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Shiga?
Otsu
In May Otsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hikone
In May Hikone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kusatsu
In May Kusatsu 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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Nagahama
In May Nagahama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Omihachiman
In May Omihachiman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°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 Shiga?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Shiga. Typically, the climate in Otsu is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May and October provide pleasant weather in Otsu. On the other hand, the months of January, February and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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