Japan weather in May 2021

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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Japan in May. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.

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The May weather guide for Japan shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Japan in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 23°C in Tokyo, Japan in May, falling to 14°C at night.

How sunny is it in Japan in May?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Tokyo, Japan in May - that's 42% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Japan in May?

The average sea temperature around Tokyo, Japan in May is 18°C.

Does it rain in Japan in May?

There are usually 16 days with some rain in Tokyo, Japan in May and the average monthly rainfall is 132mm.

Japan sunrise & sunset times for May 2021

Browse the sunrise & sunset times for Japan in May 2021. Select a month to view Japan sunrise & sunset times for the next twelve months. The Japan sunrise & sunset times shown below are for Tokyo.

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