May weather forecastSakai, Japan

May

Weather in May

As the city moves into the heart of spring, May delivers pleasant weather with an average high temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F). Increasingly warm weather and increasing daylight hours make May an appealing month for outdoor exploration. May is also the month when Sakai experiences adequate rainfall that often adds freshness to its air and flora. It's a time when greenery flourishes in Sakai, offering aesthetically pleasing sceneries for all.

Temperature

The shift into May is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's refreshing 17.3°C (63.1°F) to a pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F). Sakai reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) in May.

Humidity

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Sakai, during May, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 436mm (17.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Sakai, Japan, in May, the average water temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F).
Note: Swimming in water that is 18.5°C (65.3°F) is not enjoyable for most. Breathing becomes more challenging to manage as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Sakai, Japan, is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of May, in Sakai, Japan, sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset at 19:04 JST.

Sunshine

In Sakai, Japan, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In Sakai, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

Sakai in May has an average high-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

May is the least humid month in Sakai, Japan, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

In Sakai, Japan, during May, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.

April through November are months without snowfall.

In Sakai, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.5°C (65.3°F). Swimming in 18.5°C (65.3°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 May, the average day length is 13h and 58min.

On the first day of May in Sakai, Japan, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset at 19:04 JST.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Sakai, Japan, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average high temperature in May: 22.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average rainfall in May: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Sakai, Japan

  • Average sea temperature in May: 18.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (13.9°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in May: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Sakai, Japan

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).