Shibata weather in May (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

How is May weather typically in Shibata? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Shibata includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Shibata in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, July, August, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shibata, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Niigata, Japan (27 KM, 17 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 Shibata, 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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