Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Wakayama-ken, Wakayama, Japan in May
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 228mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
228mm
Sun
6h
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 228mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Wakayama-ken, Wakayama, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is close to Wakayama-ken'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
May228mm average rain
May sits near Wakayama-ken'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 Wakayama-ken's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May42 weather score
May sits close to Wakayama-ken's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
