Shirako weather in May (Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Shirako during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Shirako generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Shirako in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Shirako. May and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shirako, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chiba, Japan (30 KM, 18 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 Shirako in May?

For visitors traveling to Shirako, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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