Takayama weather in May (Nagano, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Takayama in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Takayama generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Takayama in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 209 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have 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 21°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (16 KM, 10 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 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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