Sakata weather in May (Yamagata, Japan)

How does the May weather in Sakata compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sakata typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 19°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Sakata in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sakata, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Sakata, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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