Tokyo Weather in May
Japan · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low14°C (57°F)
Rainfall161 mm (6.3 in)
RatingFair 6.3/10
Expect warm days in Tokyo in May: the average high is 23°C (73°F) and the average low is 14°C (57°F). May is spring in Japan. The month is wet, with about 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 13.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Tokyo?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. The weather rates fair (6.3/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (57°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 69% |
| Daylight | 13.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.7 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with 13 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Tokyo in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Tokyo weather in other months
Jan9°C / 1°C67 mmFairFeb10°C / 2°C81 mmFairMar14°C / 5°C127 mmFairApr18°C / 9°C148 mmFairMay23°C / 14°C161 mmFairJun26°C / 18°C207 mmPoorJul30°C / 23°C166 mmPoorAug31°C / 24°C145 mmPoorSep28°C / 21°C217 mmPoorOct22°C / 15°C224 mmFairNov17°C / 9°C112 mmGoodDec12°C / 4°C77 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit TokyoJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Kawasaki23°C · 161 mm
- Saitama24°C · 132 mm
- Yokohama23°C · 152 mm
- Nagoya23°C · 177 mm
- Sendai20°C · 100 mm
- Kyoto22°C · 152 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.