Himeji Weather in May

What's the weather like in Himeji (Hyōgo) in May 2024?

The climate in Himeji during May can be summarized as warm and wet.

May is in the spring in Himeji and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Himeji weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Nightly temperature 13.2°C 55.8°F
Average temperature 18.2°C 64.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 136 mm 5.4 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 19°C 66.1°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Himeji with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Himeji

Himeji average temperature in May

May rainfall

Himeji average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Himeji 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 Himeji in May 2024.

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Himeji weather stats

Himeji weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: December 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: August 7.1hrs
Coldest month: January 8.5°C 47.3°F
Wettest month: June 207mm 8.1ins
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