May · Japan
Best time to visit Tokyo in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tokyo in May
Average temperature 19°C, 192 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 192 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Tokyo scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 192 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tokyo’s finest days weave quiet contrasts: a hushed shrine at dawn, a tiny lunch counter at noon, and glowing neon districts after dark—best savored in the crisp clarity of late autumn and winter.
May in Tokyo — middling scores, decent value
May averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 192 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tokyo in May?
- In May, Tokyo averages 19°C, 192 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Tokyo?
- May earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tokyo in May?
- Expect about 192 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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