Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
57°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Yakushima
Japan · Asia
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
57°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 18 wet days, the highest monthly average.
58%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 46° and nights feel near 45°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
21%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy May days can feel brisker in open spots.
15 mphMay Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May stays around 55°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning55°F
Rain27%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday55°F
Rain27%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon55°F
Rain26%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening55°F
Rain24%
Cloud72%
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 | 43 | 38 | 5.4 | 16 | 5.7 | 66 |
| Feb | 44 | 39 | 5.8 | 15 | 6.6 | 67 |
| Mar | 48 | 44 | 7.3 | 16 | 7.2 | 68 |
| Apr | 53 | 49 | 9.1 | 15 | 8.5 | 70 |
| May | 57 | 53 | 13.5 | 18 | 8.8 | 75 |
| Jun | 62 | 59 | 16.7 | 18 | 7.4 | 84 |
| Jul | 66 | 64 | 7.8 | 18 | 10.8 | 86 |
| Aug | 67 | 65 | 8.7 | 17 | 11.2 | 83 |
| Sep | 66 | 64 | 5.5 | 17 | 9.6 | 79 |
| Oct | 61 | 58 | 7.4 | 15 | 8.3 | 71 |
| Nov | 54 | 50 | 5.7 | 14 | 7.1 | 66 |
| Dec | 46 | 41 | 4.8 | 15 | 6.1 | 65 |
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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