The weather in May in Shizuoka
It's warm in May in Shizuoka 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 14°C and 18°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Shizuoka. 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 Shizuoka, 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 2017, Shizuoka reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 211 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Shizuoka
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Shizuoka. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Shizuoka | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 24°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 26°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 211 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 18 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Shizuoka with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Shizuoka is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°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 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.
The typhoon season in Shizuoka runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Shizuoka, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Shizuoka
Temperature in May in Shizuoka over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Shizuoka, 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 Shizuoka
Total precipitation in May in Shizuoka over the years
Daily UV index in May in Shizuoka
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Shizuoka, 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 Shizuoka by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shizuoka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.