Best time to visit Japan in May
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Japan, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 67.2/100.
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Weather in Japan in May
Typical weather across Japan in May: average high 21.8°C, low 13.1°C, about 178.6 mm of rain, and 8.8 hours of sunshine per day. Among Japan's cities, Sendai has the best weather in May (score 75/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Japan avg | Best city (Sendai) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 67.2 | 75 |
| High / Low | 21.8° / 13.1° | 20.9° / 10.6° |
| Precipitation | 178.6 mm | 609.2 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.8 | 8.8 |
Is May recommended?
May is one of the best months to visit Japan. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Japan.
When to visit Japan in other months
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