May · Japan
Best time to visit Mount Fuji in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mount Fuji in May
Average temperature 15°C, 209 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 209 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Mount Fuji scores 7.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 209 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mount Fuji rises over the Fuji Five Lakes, with climbing trails, shrine forests, and lake viewpoints below.
May in Mount Fuji — reliably good (2nd best month)
May averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
209 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.5/10 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Mount Fuji in May?
- In May, Mount Fuji averages 15°C, 209 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Mount Fuji?
- May earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mount Fuji in May?
- Expect about 209 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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