Sakura weather in May (Chiba, Japan)

Is Sakura a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Sakura includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Sakura in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May and June generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sakura, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chiba, Japan (15 KM, 9 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 Sakura, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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