Nara weather in May

In May, Nara has an average high of 24.9°C (77°F) and an average low of 13.9°C (57°F). Expect about 10 rainy days (139 mm, 5.5 in of rain for the month). Daytime highs are 5.1°C warmer than in April.

Average high24.9°C / 77°F
Average low13.9°C / 57°F
Daily average19.0°C / 66°F
Rain139 mm / 5.5 in
Rainy days (1 mm or more)10 days
Sunshine188 hours in the month
Days of 30°C (86°F) or more2 days

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

What's in bloom in May

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

What to wear

Long or short sleeves with a thin layer for the evening.

Nara month by month

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Other cities in May

CityHigh / lowRainy days
Tokyo24° / 15°C10
Kyoto25° / 15°C10
Osaka25° / 16°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.