Hikone Weather in May

What's the weather like in Hikone (Shiga) in May 2024?

The climate in Hikone during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the spring in Hikone and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Hikone weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Nightly temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Average temperature 17°C 62.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 145 mm 5.7 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hikone with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Hikone

Hikone average temperature in May

May rainfall

Hikone average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Hikone average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hikone in May 2024.

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Hikone weather stats

Hikone weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: November 86mm 3.4ins
Sunniest month: August 6.7hrs
Coldest month: January 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: June 230mm 9.1ins
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