Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Tokara Islands, Japan in May
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 258mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
258mm
Sun
0h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
58
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 258mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Tokara Islands, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May is close to Tokara 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
May258mm average rain
May sits near Tokara Islands' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, August, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May0 hours average sun
May is close to Tokara Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May is close to Tokara Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May58 weather score
May sits close to Tokara Islands' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
