Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Matsumoto, Japan in May
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
108mm
Sun
6.5h
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Matsumoto, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May108mm average rain
May sits near Matsumoto'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
May6.5 hours average sun
May is one of Matsumoto'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.
Weather score
May45 weather score
May sits close to Matsumoto's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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