Unzen weather in May (Nagasaki, Japan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Unzen in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Unzen usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Unzen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 190 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Unzen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Nagasaki, Japan (32 KM, 19 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.

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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 Unzen, 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

Camping

6/10

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