Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Jōrakuji with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Jōrakuji 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 Jōrakuji with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 14°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 25°C, with nights close to 16°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Jōrakuji will be around 27°C, with nights close to 17°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 34% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Jōrakuji. 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.
Jōrakuji in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
138 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 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 Jōrakuji?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Jōrakuji. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Jōrakuji runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Jōrakuji in May
With 34°C, Jōrakuji hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 5°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Jōrakuji
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Jōrakuji, 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 Jōrakuji
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Jōrakuji, 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 11 days of rain in Jōrakuji.
Daily UV Index in May in Jōrakuji
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Jōrakuji, 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 Jōrakuji Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Jōrakuji, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Jōrakuji Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Jōrakuji, 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 Jōrakuji
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Jōrakuji. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Jōrakuji by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Jōrakuji. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
