Weather in May in Shizuoka
Planning a journey to Shizuoka this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Shizuoka in May?
Shizuoka is a region in Japan. May in Shizuoka generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Kawazu at 21°C and warm in Kosai at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Kosai and 17°C in Kawazu.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kosai with an average of 178 mm to heavy rainfall in Shizuoka with 236 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 hours of sunlight expected in Ito. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at May's conditions in Shizuoka, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shizuoka's yearly weather, check out our Shizuoka climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Shizuoka?
Ito
In May Ito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Yamanakako
In May Yamanakako generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Atami
In May Atami generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hamamatsu
In May Hamamatsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Shizuoka
In May Shizuoka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Shizuoka?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Ito, May might be a good time to visit Shizuoka. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Ito. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
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