Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Kitakyushu, Japan in May
Weather score43Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 161mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
161mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
43
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 161mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kitakyushu, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is close to Kitakyushu's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May161mm average rain
May sits near Kitakyushu's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
May6.2 hours average sun
May is one of Kitakyushu's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May17°C average sea
May is close to Kitakyushu's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May43 weather score
May sits close to Kitakyushu's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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