JapanAverage weather for Yakushima in May
It's warm in May in Yakushima 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 16°C and 20°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Yakushima with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 18°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 25°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Yakushima is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In May, there is an average of 410 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Yakushima in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
24°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
26°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
22°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
410 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
14 days | 14 days | |
April
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.
Is May a good time to visit Yakushima?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Yakushima. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
The typhoon season in Yakushima runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2023, Yakushima reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Yakushima
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Yakushima, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Yakushima
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Yakushima, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 14 days of precipitation in Yakushima.
Daily UV index in May in Yakushima
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Yakushima, 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.
Temperature in May in Yakushima over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Yakushima, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Yakushima over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Yakushima, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Yakushima
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Average weather in Yakushima by month
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