Shimoda in May
6.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 19°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
19°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
13Rainy days (212 mm)
13:49 hDaylight
04:46Sunrise · 18:35 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 19°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 7°C | 105 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.8 |
| February | 10°C | 6°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.6 |
| March | 12°C | 9°C | 188 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.2 |
| April | 16°C | 13°C | 182 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.9 |
| May | 19°C | 16°C | 212 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.4 |
| June | 22°C | 20°C | 290 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 25°C | 23°C | 232 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.6 |
| August | 26°C | 24°C | 149 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 25°C | 22°C | 243 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.2 |
| October | 21°C | 18°C | 258 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.3 |
| November | 17°C | 14°C | 162 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 12°C | 9°C | 96 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shimoda in May?
Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Shimoda?
The best months are August, July.