Tachikawa weather in May (Tokyo Prefecture, Japan)

Is May a good time to explore Tachikawa weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Tachikawa includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Tachikawa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 184 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Tachikawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 155 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Saitama, Japan (26 KM, 16 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 Tachikawa, 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

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tachikawa.

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