Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Kochi (Shikoku), Japan in May
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 242mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
242mm
Sun
6h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 242mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kochi (Shikoku), Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May is close to Kochi (Shikoku)'s 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
May242mm average rain
May sits near Kochi (Shikoku)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6 hours average sun
May sits close to Kochi (Shikoku)'s yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May21°C average sea
May is below Kochi (Shikoku)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May42 weather score
May sits close to Kochi (Shikoku)'s 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.
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