Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Yakushima 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 16°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Yakushima 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 Yakushima with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 18°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 20°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Yakushima will be around 25°C, with nights close to 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 410 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 44% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Yakushima. 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.
Yakushima in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
410 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 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 Yakushima?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Yakushima. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Yakushima runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Yakushima in May
With 30°C, Yakushima hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Yakushima
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Yakushima, 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 Yakushima
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Yakushima, 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 14 days of rain in Yakushima.
Daily UV Index in May in Yakushima
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Yakushima, 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 Yakushima Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Yakushima, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Yakushima Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Yakushima, 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 Yakushima
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Yakushima. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Yakushima
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Average Weather in Yakushima by Month
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