Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Amami Islands, Japan in May
Weather score48Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 266mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
266mm
Sun
4.6h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 266mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Amami Islands, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May25°C average high
May is close to Amami Islands' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May266mm average rain
May is wetter than Amami Islands' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.6 hours average sun
May sits close to Amami Islands' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May24°C average sea
May is below Amami Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May48 weather score
May sits close to Amami Islands' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
