Kyoto Weather in May

What's the weather like in Kyoto (Kyōto) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Kyoto and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Kyoto weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Nightly temperature 11.5°C 52.6°F
Average temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 142 mm 5.6 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 17.4°C 63.3°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kyoto with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kyoto

Kyoto average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kyoto average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kyoto 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 Kyoto in May 2024.

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Kyoto weather stats

Kyoto weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30°C 86°F
Driest month: December 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: June 228mm 9ins
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