Shimo-suwa weather in May (Nagano, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Shimo-suwa in May? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Shimo-suwa includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Shimo-suwa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 196 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Shimo-suwa.

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

 

Shimo-suwa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kofu, Japan (64 KM, 40 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 Shimo-suwa, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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