May weather forecastShimotsui, Japan

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Shimotsui, Japan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an enjoyable 17.7°C (63.9°F) in April to a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F). During the nights in May, Shimotsui experiences a consistent average temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March through May, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout May, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated. In Shimotsui, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133 days and collects up to 442mm (17.4") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shimotsui, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:53 and sunset at 19:11 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 22.6°C (72.7°F) and the low-temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are March through May, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

In Shimotsui, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.

In Shimotsui, during May, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

March through November are months without snowfall.

The average day length in May is 13h and 58min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:53 and sunset at 19:11 JST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Shimotsui is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average high temperature in May: 22.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (14.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average rainfall in May: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (13mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shimotsui, 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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Shimotsui, 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
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Shimotsui, Japan

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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