Shiroishi weather in May (Miyagi, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Shiroishi during May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Shiroishi includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Shiroishi in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, August and September 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 Shiroishi climate page with graphs.

 

Shiroishi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Sendai, Japan (41 KM, 25 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.

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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 Shiroishi, 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

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