Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Honshu with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Honshu in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Honshu with mild temperatures, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 23°C, with nights close to 12°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Honshu will be around 24°C, with nights close to 13°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 100 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Honshu. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Honshu in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
100 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Honshu?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Honshu. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Honshu runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Honshu in May
With 31°C, Honshu hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 19°C.
Check out the climate of Honshu for all months and discover the best travel time
Daily Temperature in May in Honshu
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Honshu, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Honshu
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Honshu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Honshu.
Daily UV Index in May in Honshu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Honshu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Honshu Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Honshu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Honshu Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Honshu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Honshu
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Honshu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Honshu
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Average Weather in Honshu by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Honshu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
