Soka weather in May (Saitama, Japan)

Curious about the May weather in Soka? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Soka generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Soka in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 184 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Soka. May, June and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Soka, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Saitama, Japan (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

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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 Soka in May?

For visitors traveling to Soka, 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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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