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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 60/100

Takanabe in May

Fair · 60/100Beach 50/100
High / low22° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation241 mm14 wet days
Sea22°surface temperature
32.13° N, 131.50° EElevation 11 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
When to goTakanabe · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60May
Best timeOct–Dec
May: high / low22° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Takanabe averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 17° — mild weather by day. Expect around 241 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 49%.

Days are 3.4° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.8°. The sea averages 22°, pleasant for a swim.

May scores 60/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Takanabe. For the most comfortable weather, consider October, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:18 and sets at 19:05 local time, giving 13 h 47 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 40 minutes over the month.

Why 60/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%2%
Clear skies · 25%68%

Beach score this month: 50/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Takanabe this month

Kunitomi
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Kunitomi

Miyazaki · 23 km SW
23°May high
15wet days
59score
Kunitomi
Kawaminami
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Kawaminami

Miyazaki · 5.8 km N
22°May high
14wet days
60score
Kawaminami
Tsuno
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Tsuno

Miyazaki · 14 km NE
22°May high
14wet days
60score
Tsuno
Nobeoka
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Nobeoka

Miyazaki · 52 km N
23°May high
13wet days
62score
Nobeoka
ivTop of the table

Japan's best in May

Where to go in May
Fukuyama
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Fukuyama

Hiroshima
23°May high
11wet days
68score
Fukuyama
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
·Questions

Takanabe in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Takanabe?

May scores 60/100 for Takanabe, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 22°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Takanabe in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 17°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Takanabe in May?

Takanabe receives about 241 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 14 days.

Can you swim in Takanabe in May?

The sea averages 22°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.