Shimane Weather in May

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

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Matsue Tsuwano Izumo Yasugi

Planning a trip to Shimane, Japan this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Shimane in May

Shimane, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Shimane generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Matsue at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Tsuwano at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Tsuwano and 15°C (59°F) in Matsue.

To explore the conditions in Shimane, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Izumo with an average of 121 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Tsuwano with 153 mm (6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Shimane in May

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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 Shimane

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

Temperature range in Shimane (May)

Precipitation variation in Shimane (May)

Matsue

In May Matsue generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Matsue →

Tsuwano

In May Tsuwano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
205 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
153 mm (6 in)
269 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
poor
Climate in Tsuwano →

Izumo

In May Izumo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Izumo →

Yasugi

In May Yasugi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
126 mm (5 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Yasugi →

Hamada

In May Hamada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
205 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hamada →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Shimane, in Japan.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matsue 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Tsuwano 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Izumo 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Yasugi 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Hamada 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Shimane weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Shimane, Japan in May. The popular destination of Matsue averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

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

In Matsue, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

Shimane, Japan sees substantial rainfall in May. Matsue typically averages about 123 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Shimane, Japan?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Shimane, Japan with overall pleasant weather in Matsue.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, August and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Matsue. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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