Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Shikoku with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Shikoku 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 Shikoku with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 25°C, with nights close to 17°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Shikoku will be around 26°C, with nights close to 18°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.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 241 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 32% 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 Shikoku. 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.
Shikoku in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
241 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
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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 Shikoku?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Shikoku. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Shikoku runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Shikoku in May
With 30°C, Shikoku hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 7°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Shikoku
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Shikoku, 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.
Weather experiences in May in Shikoku
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Daily Precipitation in May in Shikoku
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Shikoku, 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 10 days of rain in Shikoku.
Daily UV Index in May in Shikoku
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Shikoku, 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 Shikoku Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Shikoku, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Shikoku Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Shikoku, 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 Shikoku
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Shikoku. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Shikoku
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at the start an the Henro Michi, I was on the east side of Shikoku and it was still dry. In the second half of the trip, I was on the west side and it was dry there too,while the east side had a lot of rain. Five times I walked the Henro Michi, each time with the same conclusion: make sure you get to the west side on time.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Shikoku by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shikoku. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
