Shimane weather in May
Planning a getaway to Shimane this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Shimane in May?
Shimane is a region in Japan. May in Shimane generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with high precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Matsue at 21°C to warm in Tsuwano at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Tsuwano and 15°C in Matsue.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Izumo with an average of 121 mm to high rainfall in Tsuwano with 153 mm.
For specific regional insights in Shimane for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shimane climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Shimane?
Matsue
In May Matsue generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Tsuwano
In May Tsuwano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Izumo
In May Izumo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Yasugi
In May Yasugi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hamada
In May Hamada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°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 Shimane?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Shimane 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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