Sado weather in May (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Sado in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Sado is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Sado in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sado climate page with graphs.

 

Sado, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Niigata, Japan (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sado, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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