Matsue Weather in May

What's the weather like in Matsue (Shimane) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Matsue and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Matsue weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22°C 71.6°F
Nightly temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Average temperature 17°C 62.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 123 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matsue with around 123mm 4.8 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Matsue

Matsue average temperature in May

May rainfall

Matsue average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Matsue 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 Matsue in May 2024.

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Matsue weather stats

Matsue weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.3°C 86.5°F
Driest month: March 122mm 4.8ins
Sunniest month: August 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6.8°C 44.2°F
Wettest month: July 261mm 10.3ins
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