Shika weather in May (Ishikawa, Japan)

Curious about the May weather in Shika? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Shika generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Shika in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 211 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, August and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shika, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Wajima, Japan (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather 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 Shika in May?

For visitors traveling to Shika, 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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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