Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
76°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kumamoto City
Japan · East Asia
Warm days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
76°F
Lows around 63°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with some sustained wet spells. About 12 wet days this month.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 74° and nights feel near 65°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 74°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning70°F
Rain23%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday74°F
Rain23%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon74°F
Rain21%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening70°F
Rain19%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 41 | 3.1 | 11 | 7.0 | 69 |
| Feb | 53 | 42 | 4.0 | 11 | 7.7 | 69 |
| Mar | 60 | 48 | 5.4 | 13 | 7.9 | 69 |
| Apr | 68 | 56 | 5.7 | 12 | 8.5 | 70 |
| May | 76 | 63 | 7.2 | 12 | 8.6 | 73 |
| Jun | 80 | 71 | 15.4 | 17 | 6.9 | 81 |
| Jul | 87 | 78 | 10.7 | 17 | 8.7 | 81 |
| Aug | 89 | 79 | 6.2 | 15 | 9.7 | 78 |
| Sep | 85 | 73 | 6.1 | 12 | 8.5 | 76 |
| Oct | 76 | 63 | 3.9 | 8 | 8.2 | 72 |
| Nov | 65 | 53 | 3.8 | 9 | 7.5 | 72 |
| Dec | 55 | 44 | 3.1 | 10 | 7.2 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology