Zao Onsen weather in May (Yamagata, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Zao Onsen look like in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Zao Onsen during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Zao Onsen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 190 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May generally stands 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 Onsen climate page with graphs.

 

Zao Onsen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Sendai, Japan (45 KM, 28 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 Zao Onsen, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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