Wakayama weather in May (Wakayama, Japan)

How is the weather in Wakayama in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Wakayama typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Wakayama in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 203 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wakayama, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 203 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Wakayama in May?

For visitors traveling to Wakayama, 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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