Himeji in May
7.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
20°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
10Rainy days (143 mm)
13:49 hDaylight
05:03Sunrise · 18:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 20°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 4°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.0 |
| February | 9°C | 4°C | 66 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 12°C | 7°C | 108 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 16°C | 11°C | 128 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 20°C | 16°C | 143 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 23°C | 20°C | 184 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 27°C | 24°C | 188 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 29°C | 25°C | 116 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| September | 26°C | 22°C | 203 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 21°C | 17°C | 150 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 16°C | 12°C | 74 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 11°C | 7°C | 63 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Himeji in May?
Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Himeji?
The best months are October, August, November, May.