Kyoto weather in May

In May, Kyoto has an average high of 25.1°C (77°F) and an average low of 14.5°C (58°F). Expect about 10 rainy days (151 mm, 6.0 in of rain for the month). Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than in April.

Average high25.1°C / 77°F
Average low14.5°C / 58°F
Daily average19.5°C / 67°F
Rain151 mm / 6.0 in
Rainy days (1 mm or more)10 days
Sunshine182 hours in the month
Days of 30°C (86°F) or more3 days

Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Kyoto weather station. Individual years vary.

What's in bloom in May

No cherry blossoms, plum blossoms or autumn colors are usually out in Kyoto in May. See other months for the flower seasons.

What to wear

Light summer clothes. Bring a small umbrella; showers are common.

Kyoto month by month

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Other cities in May

CityHigh / lowRainy days
Tokyo24° / 15°C10
Osaka25° / 16°C10
Nara25° / 14°C10
Hiroshima24° / 15°C9
Fukuoka24° / 16°C9
Nagoya25° / 15°C10
Sendai20° / 12°C9
Sapporo18° / 9°C9
Naha27° / 22°C11

See Japan weather in May for all regions.

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals 1991–2020 and phenological observations (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). Not a forecast.