Weather in May in Tokyo Prefecture
Planning a journey to Tokyo Prefecture 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 Tokyo Prefecture in May?
Tokyo Prefecture is a region in Japan. May in Tokyo Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Oshima at 21°C to warm in Tokyo at 23°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Tokyo and 17°C in Oshima.To explore the conditions in Tokyo Prefecture in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tokyo with an average of 134 mm to heavy rainfall in Oshima with 184 mm.Average sunshine
The city Tokyo usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Tokyo Prefecture's conditions throughout the year, check out our Tokyo Prefecture climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Tokyo Prefecture?
Tokyo
In May Tokyo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hachioji
In May Hachioji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Oshima
In May Oshima generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tachikawa
In May Tachikawa 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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Machida
In May Machida generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°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 Tokyo Prefecture?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Tokyo Prefecture. Typically, the climate in Tokyo is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Tokyo Prefecture is in May, June and November with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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