Matsue in May

7.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 19°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

19°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
10Rainy days (118 mm)
13:52 hDaylight
05:08Sunrise · 19:00 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 19°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 (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

8° 5° J 8° 5° F 11° 7° M 15° 12° A 19° 16° M 22° 20° J 26° 24° J 28° 25° A 25° 22° S 20° 17° O 16° 12° N 11° 8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 8°C5°C178 mm 22– – 3.9
February 8°C5°C133 mm 18– – 4.3
March 11°C7°C133 mm 15– – 5.1
April 15°C12°C108 mm 12– – 6.3
May 19°C16°C118 mm 10– – 7.1
June 22°C20°C150 mm 11– – 7.3
July 26°C24°C181 mm 13– – 6.9
August 28°C25°C123 mm 11– – 7.4
September 25°C22°C184 mm 13– – 6.9
October 20°C17°C116 mm 11– – 7.1
November 16°C12°C119 mm 15– – 5.9
December 11°C8°C182 mm 21– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Matsue in May?

Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Matsue?

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