May weather forecastKure, Japan

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Kure, Japan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.9°C (69.6°F) and 13.7°C (56.7°F).

Temperature

May signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F) in April to an agreeable 20.9°C (69.6°F). Kure usually reports an average low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F) during the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kure, Japan, in May, during 10.6 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kure, Japan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.3 days and collects up to 806mm (31.73") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Kure, snow does not fall in April through November.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature in Kure is 17.7°C (63.9°F).
Note: The majority find it unenjoyable to swim in 17.7°C (63.9°F). Breathing becomes tougher as the water temperature descends under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 57min.
On the first day of May in Kure, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 19:15 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Kure is 9.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

Kure in May has an average high-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F).

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

In Kure, in May, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kure, Japan, snow does not fall in April through November.

In Kure, Japan, in May, the average water temperature is 17.7°C (63.9°F). For most, swimming in 17.7°C (63.9°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In May, the average day length in Kure, Japan, is 13h and 57min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, in Kure, Japan, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 19:15 JST.

In Kure, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

In Kure, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average high temperature in May: 20.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average rainfall in May: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (171mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (31mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average sea temperature in May: 17.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Kure, Japan

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (8km).