Shimonoseki weather in May (Yamaguchi, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Shimonoseki for May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Shimonoseki includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Shimonoseki in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 207 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and June tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shimonoseki, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 162 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kitakyushu, Japan (18 KM, 11 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 Shimonoseki, 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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