The climate in Shimoda during May can be summarized as mild and very wet.
May is in the spring in Shimoda and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
Average temperature | 16.6°C 61.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 210 mm 8.3 ins |
Rainy days | 16 days |
Sea temperature | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
Humidity | 76% |
Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shimoda with around 210mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Shimoda in May 2025.
Hottest month: | August | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
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Driest month: | December | 68mm 2.7ins |
Sunniest month: | December | 5.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 8.7°C 47.7°F |
Wettest month: | June | 293mm 11.5ins |