Wakayama Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Wakayama and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

Wakayama weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.9°C 73.2°F
Nightly temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Average temperature 18.6°C 65.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 154 mm 6 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 19.4°C 66.9°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wakayama with around 154mm 6 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 Wakayama

Wakayama average temperature in May

May rainfall

Wakayama average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Wakayama 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 Wakayama in May 2024.

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Wakayama weather stats

Wakayama weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: December 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: August 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 8.6°C 47.5°F
Wettest month: June 234mm 9.2ins
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