Shibukawa weather in May (Gunma, Japan)

How's the weather trend in Shibukawa as May approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of May in Shibukawa typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 21°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Shibukawa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 196 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Shibukawa. 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 Shibukawa climate page with graphs.

 

Shibukawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kōchi, Japan (31 KM, 19 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 Shibukawa, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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