Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
70°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Tokyo
Japan · East Asia
Mild to warm days average highs in the low 70s. Nights are cooler, with lows in the low 60s.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
70°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, more than in most months.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8.9 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 60°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
31%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in May. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
10 mphMay Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain19%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday69°F
Rain17%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon69°F
Rain17%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening66°F
Rain17%
Cloud68%
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 | 49 | 38 | 2.6 | 7 | 8.0 | 64 |
| Feb | 50 | 39 | 2.9 | 9 | 8.0 | 65 |
| Mar | 55 | 45 | 4.8 | 12 | 8.1 | 67 |
| Apr | 63 | 54 | 4.8 | 11 | 8.8 | 72 |
| May | 70 | 62 | 5.3 | 12 | 8.9 | 76 |
| Jun | 75 | 69 | 6.6 | 14 | 7.7 | 81 |
| Jul | 82 | 75 | 5.6 | 11 | 8.8 | 83 |
| Aug | 85 | 77 | 4.2 | 11 | 10.0 | 81 |
| Sep | 80 | 72 | 6.7 | 13 | 8.0 | 79 |
| Oct | 70 | 62 | 7.6 | 13 | 7.1 | 76 |
| Nov | 62 | 52 | 3.9 | 10 | 6.9 | 72 |
| Dec | 53 | 43 | 2.5 | 7 | 7.3 | 67 |
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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