May weather forecastKanazawa, Japan

May

Weather in May

May, in Kanazawa, is a season of new beginnings when the weather warms up to a comfortable 21.6°C (70.9°F). It marks the transition from spring to summer with increasing hours of daylight. The weather becomes more predictable with comparatively limited rainfall. The sea temperature keeps rising, offering pleasant opportunities for water activities.

Temperature

May brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's enjoyable 16.9°C (62.4°F) to an agreeable 21.6°C (70.9°F). The temperature in Kanazawa dips to an average of 13.1°C (55.6°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In Kanazawa, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kanazawa, Japan, in May, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 155mm (6.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Kanazawa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.7 days and collects up to 2399mm (94.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Kanazawa.

Sea temperature

In Kanazawa, in May, the average water temperature is 15°C (59°F).
Note: In 15°C (59°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), it becomes harder to control breathing.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kanazawa, Japan, is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of May, in Kanazawa, sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 19:05 JST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Kanazawa is 6.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Kanazawa, records 21.6°C (70.9°F), while the low-temperature is 13.1°C (55.6°F).

In Kanazawa, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In Kanazawa, in May, during 11.7 rainfall days, 155mm (6.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Kanazawa, Japan, snow does not fall in April through October.

In Kanazawa, in May, the average water temperature is 15°C (59°F). Swimming in 15°C (59°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Kanazawa, the average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, in Kanazawa, sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 19:05 JST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Kanazawa is 6.5h.

In Kanazawa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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25°C

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Average rainfall

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11.9

Average snowfall

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Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Kanazawa, Japan

Average high temperature in May: 21.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.7°C).

Average humidity in May
Kanazawa, Japan

Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Kanazawa, Japan

Average rainfall in May: 155.2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (282.1mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (136.9mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kanazawa, Japan

Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kanazawa, Japan

Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1190mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Kanazawa, Japan

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Kanazawa, Japan

Average sea temperature in May: 15°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (11°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kanazawa, Japan

Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).