Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Shikoku, Japan this May.
Shikoku, Japan, a region in Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Kōchi to 23°C (73°F) in Matsuyama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Matsuyama and 9°C (48°F) in Kōchi.
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Matsuyama averages a daytime high of 23°C (73°F) in May, which is high for Shikoku, Japan.
After dark, Matsuyama cools to about 15°C (59°F) on an average May night.
Matsuyama tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 15°C (59°F).
In our database, Kōchi is the chilliest city in May in Shikoku, Japan. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 19°C (66°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 9°C (48°F).
Matsuyama enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
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