Wakayama weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Wakayama in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Wakayama in May?
Wakayama is a region in Japan. May in Wakayama generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Shirahama.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Wakayama with an average of 153 mm to heavy rainfall in Taiji with 229 mm. Meanwhile, Shirahama enjoys approximately 203 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wakayama in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Wakayama climate page.
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Average weather in Shirahama
In May Shirahama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Wakayama
In May Wakayama 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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Average weather in Koyasan
In May Koyasan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Katsuura
In May Katsuura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Tanabe
In May Tanabe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Wakayama?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Wakayama. Typically, the climate in Shirahama is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Wakayama is in April, May, August and November with generally tolerable weather in Shirahama. On the other hand, the months of January, February, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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