Saku weather in May (Nagano, Japan)

Is May a good time to explore Saku weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

May in Saku generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Saku in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 209 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Saku. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saku, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (54 KM, 33 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 Saku, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Saku.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.