Yuzawa weather in May (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Is Yuzawa a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Yuzawa usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Yuzawa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 196 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Yuzawa. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, July, October, 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 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kōchi, Japan (20 KM, 13 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.

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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

Camping

3/10

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