Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
70°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Takayama
Japan · Asia
Mild days with cool nights and some sun. Best available month, but conditions still involve trade-offs.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
70°F
Lows around 54°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, fewer than in most months.
48%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 65° and nights feel near 53°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 67°F, easing to about 61°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning65°F
Rain26%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday69°F
Rain34%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon67°F
Rain33%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening61°F
Rain24%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 25 | 6.1 | 21 | 3.2 | 76 |
| Feb | 40 | 28 | 5.4 | 18 | 4.0 | 75 |
| Mar | 48 | 34 | 6.9 | 18 | 5.1 | 71 |
| Apr | 60 | 44 | 6.6 | 15 | 5.6 | 69 |
| May | 70 | 54 | 6.8 | 15 | 6.2 | 72 |
| Jun | 76 | 62 | 8.8 | 18 | 4.8 | 79 |
| Jul | 82 | 70 | 10.7 | 22 | 5.0 | 81 |
| Aug | 84 | 71 | 7.4 | 20 | 5.8 | 81 |
| Sep | 78 | 64 | 8.5 | 18 | 4.0 | 82 |
| Oct | 67 | 52 | 7.0 | 14 | 3.8 | 80 |
| Nov | 55 | 42 | 5.7 | 17 | 3.2 | 78 |
| Dec | 43 | 31 | 6.4 | 21 | 3.0 | 76 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology