Hōjō in May

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
10Rainy days (138 mm)
13:46 hDaylight
05:12Sunrise · 18:58 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?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

9° 5° J 10° 6° F 12° 8° M 17° 12° A 20° 16° M 23° 20° J 27° 24° J 29° 25° A 26° 22° S 21° 18° O 16° 13° N 11° 8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 9°C5°C66 mm 11– – 5.5
February 10°C6°C76 mm 10– – 5.8
March 12°C8°C110 mm 11– – 5.9
April 17°C12°C123 mm 10– – 6.6
May 20°C16°C138 mm 10– – 7.2
June 23°C20°C232 mm 14– – 6.5
July 27°C24°C191 mm 13– – 6.8
August 29°C25°C113 mm 11– – 7.4
September 26°C22°C163 mm 12– – 7.2
October 21°C18°C122 mm 9– – 7.7
November 16°C13°C74 mm 9– – 7.0
December 11°C8°C76 mm 11– – 5.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Hōjō in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Hōjō?

The best months are October, August, May, September.