Takayama weather in May (Gifu, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Takayama look like in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Takayama includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Takayama in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

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

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

 

Takayama, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Takayama, 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.

Camping

3/10

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