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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 68/100

Fukuyama in May

Good · 68/100Beach 41/100
High / low23° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation139 mm11 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
34.48° N, 133.37° EElevation 7 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
When to goFukuyama · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68May
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
May: high / low23° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Fukuyama averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 139 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 46%.

Days are 4.2° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.2°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

May scores 68/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Fukuyama. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, October and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:05 and sets at 19:02 local time, giving 13 h 57 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 44 minutes over the month.

Why 68/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%24%
Clear skies · 25%73%

Beach score this month: 41/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in May

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in May

Around Fukuyama this month

Onomichi
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Onomichi

Hiroshima · 17 km SW
22°May high
11wet days
68score
Onomichi
Fuchū-chō
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Fuchū-chō

Hiroshima · 16 km NW
23°May high
12wet days
67score
Fuchū-chō
Kasaoka
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Kasaoka

Okayama · 13 km E
22°May high
12wet days
67score
Kasaoka
Ibara
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Ibara

Okayama · 16 km NE
23°May high
12wet days
66score
Ibara
ivTop of the table

Japan's best in May

Where to go in May
Hiroshima
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Hiroshima

Hiroshima
22°May high
11wet days
67score
Hiroshima
Tottori-shi
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Tottori-shi

Tottori
20°May high
11wet days
67score
Tottori-shi
Kitakyūshū
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Kitakyūshū

Fukuoka
22°May high
11wet days
67score
Kitakyūshū
Shimonoseki
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Shimonoseki

Yamaguchi
20°May high
11wet days
67score
Shimonoseki
·Questions

Fukuyama in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Fukuyama?

May scores 68/100 for Fukuyama, which we rate as good. Average highs are 23°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Fukuyama in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 15°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Fukuyama in May?

Fukuyama receives about 139 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Fukuyama in May?

The sea averages 18°C in May, cold for most swimmers.