Utsunomiya weather in May (Tochigi, Japan)

Curious about the May weather in Utsunomiya? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Utsunomiya generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Utsunomiya in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Utsunomiya, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nikko, Japan (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather 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 Utsunomiya in May?

For visitors traveling to Utsunomiya, 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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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