The weather in May in Kanagawa

It's warm in May in Kanagawa with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kanagawa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Kanagawa, Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2019, Kanagawa reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 120 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Kanagawa

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kanagawa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Kanagawa New York
Average temperature 24°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 120 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 13 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Kanagawa with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 18°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kanagawa is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The typhoon season in Kanagawa runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Kanagawa for all months and discover the best travel time

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Kanagawa, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Kanagawa

Temperature in May in Kanagawa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Kanagawa, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Kanagawa

Total precipitation in May in Kanagawa over the years

Daily UV index in May in Kanagawa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kanagawa, 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.

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Average weather in Kanagawa by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kanagawa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.