Shizuoka Weather in May

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

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Ito Yamanakako Atami Hamamatsu

Thinking about venturing to Shizuoka, Japan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Shizuoka in May

Shizuoka, Japan 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 (70°F) and warm in Kosai at 24°C (75°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Kosai and 17°C (63°F) in Kawazu.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shizuoka, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kosai with an average of 178 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Shizuoka with 236 mm (9.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Ito gets approximately 171 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Shizuoka by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shizuoka — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ito)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November18°C (64°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shizuoka in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shizuoka.

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 Shizuoka

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

Temperature range in Shizuoka (May)

Precipitation variation in Shizuoka (May)

Ito

In May Ito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
171 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
273 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Ito →

Yamanakako

In May Yamanakako generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy 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
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
179 mm (7 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Yamanakako →

Atami

In May Atami generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
260 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Atami →

Hamamatsu

In May Hamamatsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
207 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
276 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Hamamatsu →

Shizuoka

In May Shizuoka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°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
184 hours
188 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
312 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ito 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Yamanakako 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Atami 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Hamamatsu 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Shizuoka 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Izu 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 203 mm (8 in)

Shizuoka weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Shizuoka, Japan generally has tolerable weather conditions. Ito sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Ito peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in May, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Shizuoka, Japan peaks during May. Ito averages roughly 196 mm (7.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Shizuoka, Japan?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Ito, May might be a good time to visit Shizuoka, Japan. 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Shizuoka.

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