Yuzawa weather in May (Japan)

Will it be warm or cold in Yuzawa this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Yuzawa typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Yuzawa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 186 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Yuzawa. May, June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Yuzawa climate page with graphs.

 

Yuzawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Akita, Japan (70 KM, 43 Miles).

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 Yuzawa, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.