Wakayama weather in May (Wakayama, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Wakayama for May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Wakayama includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 16°C.

Precipitation

Wakayama in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 203 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 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 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 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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