Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Wakayama, Japan this May.
Wakayama, Japan, a region in Japan, typically experiences warm weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Shirahama.
Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in Wakayama. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Shirahama. That makes May a high month for Wakayama, Japan.
Average overnight lows in Wakayama, Japan during May sit near 17°C (63°F) in Shirahama.
Shirahama enjoys close to 203 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
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