Satsuma weather in May (Kagoshima, Japan)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Satsuma this May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of May in Satsuma typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Satsuma in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 179 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February, June, July and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Satsuma, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 206 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 179 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kagoshima, Japan (35 KM, 21 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.

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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 Satsuma, 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

Camping

6/10

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