The weather in May in Nagasaki

It's warm in May in Nagasaki with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 17°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Nagasaki. 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 Nagasaki, 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 32°C in 2019, Nagasaki reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 101 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Nagasaki

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

May weather comparison

  Nagasaki New York
Average temperature 24°C 22°C
Max. temperature 27°C 28°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 101 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 14 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Nagasaki with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 25°C, with nights around 15°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 Nagasaki is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Nagasaki runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Nagasaki

Temperature in May in Nagasaki over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Nagasaki, 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 Nagasaki

Total precipitation in May in Nagasaki over the years

Daily UV index in May in Nagasaki

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Nagasaki, 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 Nagasaki by month

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