Yokohama weather in May (Kanagawa, Japan)

Curious about the climate in Yokohama this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Yokohama includes high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 16°C.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 178 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 178 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 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.

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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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.