May · Japan
Best time to visit Itsukushima Shrine in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Itsukushima Shrine in May
Average temperature 16°C, 196 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 196 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Itsukushima Shrine scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 196 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Itsukushima's torii gate stands in the sea off Miyajima, one of Japan's most photographed sights.
May in Itsukushima Shrine: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 16°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
196 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 6.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Itsukushima Shrine in May?
- In May, Itsukushima Shrine averages 16°C, 196 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Itsukushima Shrine?
- May earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Itsukushima Shrine in May?
- Expect about 196 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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