Japan (Tokyo) · May
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 10° | 11° | 14° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 27° | 22° | 17° | 12° |
MINMIN | -1° | 1° | 4° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 21° | 15° | 8° | 2° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h | 7h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 5d73mm | 6d80mm | 8d116mm | 9d132mm | 10d139mm | 10d169mm | 8d137mm | 8d131mm | 10d202mm | 11d230mm | 8d100mm | 5d75mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Japan (Tokyo) is generally manageable, but with 10 rain days it's not a reliably sunny month. Better conditions can be found in June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 22°C, cooling to 13°C at night (daily average: 18°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 10 rain days with 139 mm total. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Goldene Woche im Mai und danach der Frühsommer: grüne Stadt, angenehme Temperaturen, noch vor der schwülen Regenzeit. Ende Juni beginnt Tsuyu (Regenzeit) mit wochenlangem Nieselregen.
Packing list for Japan (Tokyo) in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Japan (Tokyo)?
- May is not an optimal month for Japan (Tokyo) (Score: 64/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Japan (Tokyo) in May?
- In May, Japan (Tokyo) sees daily highs of 22°C. Nights cool to 13°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
- How much rain falls in Japan (Tokyo) in May?
- In May, Japan (Tokyo) receives an average of 139 mm of rain over 10 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Japan (Tokyo) get in May?
- Japan (Tokyo) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Japan (Tokyo) in May?
- Water temperature in Japan (Tokyo) in May averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
