Zao weather in May (Miyagi, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Zao in May? Check the weather first! Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Zao usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Zao in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 190 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zao, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Sendai, Japan (28 KM, 17 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 Zao, 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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