May · Japan
Best time to visit Miyajima in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Miyajima in May
Average temperature 18°C, 196 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 196 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Miyajima scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 196 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Miyajima's torii stands in the sea off Itsukushima shrine, with deer, Mount Misen and Hiroshima across the water.
May in Miyajima — workable with trade-offs
May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 196 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Miyajima in May?
- In May, Miyajima averages 18°C, 196 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Miyajima?
- May earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Miyajima in May?
- Expect about 196 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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