Shunan weather in May (Yamaguchi, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Shunan during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Shunan typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Shunan in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shunan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Shunan in May?

For visitors traveling to Shunan, 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.

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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