Tsukuba weather in May (Ibaraki, Japan)

How does the weather in Tsukuba usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Tsukuba typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Tsukuba in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 184 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Tsukuba. May and June typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tsukuba, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Saitama, Japan (46 KM, 28 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 Tsukuba, 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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.