Yokohama weather in May (Kanagawa, Japan)

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

In May, Yokohama generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Yokohama in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Yokohama. May and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, September, October and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yokohama, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 140 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 178 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 Yokohama in May?

For visitors traveling to Yokohama, 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
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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