Yamanashi weather in May (Yamanashi, Japan)

Is May a good time to explore Yamanashi weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Yamanashi usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Yamanashi in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 198 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Yamanashi. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Yamanashi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 198 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 Yamanashi, 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

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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