Kurashiki in May
7.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 21°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
21°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
10Rainy days (129 mm)
13:48 hDaylight
05:07Sunrise · 18:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 21°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 (2.9 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 | 5°C | 52 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| February | 10°C | 5°C | 61 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 13°C | 7°C | 101 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 17°C | 12°C | 116 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 21°C | 16°C | 129 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 24°C | 20°C | 182 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 28°C | 24°C | 168 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 30°C | 26°C | 95 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 27°C | 22°C | 155 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| October | 22°C | 17°C | 120 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 16°C | 12°C | 58 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 11°C | 7°C | 54 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kurashiki in May?
Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Kurashiki?
The best months are October, August, May, September.