Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Shizuoka, Japan in May
Weather score36Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 197mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
197mm
Sun
5.8h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
36
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 197mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shizuoka, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May is close to Shizuoka'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
May197mm average rain
May sits near Shizuoka's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.8 hours average sun
May is one of Shizuoka's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May, August, and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May19°C average sea
May is below Shizuoka's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May36 weather score
May sits close to Shizuoka'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.
