Climate ▸Forecast ▸May ▸June ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Yamanashi Weather in May

May in Yamanashi brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and nights dropping to 9°C (48°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 154 mm (6.1 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.

Rainfall in Yamanashi in May

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain, averaging 154 mm (6.1 in) for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Yamanashi in May

In May, Yamanashi sees pleasant temperatures, with highs of 20°C (68°F). Nights drop to around 9°C (48°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. At 9°C (48°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Yamanashi in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 198 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Yamanashi.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Yamanashi's climate page.

Yamanashi Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm (6.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Best Places in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Japan in May →

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Yamanashi in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Yamanashi in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
3/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Yamanashi's climate page.

More climate data for Yamanashi