Shirako weather in May (Japan)

Thinking of visiting Shirako in May? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Shirako usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 16°C.

Precipitation

Shirako in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 183 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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