Nagoya · SpringMonth summary
Nagoya weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nagoya in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 24°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.6/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Nagoya in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Nagoya. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (7.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 9°C | 18% | 1.5 | 9.7h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 10°C | 24% | 2.2 | 10.0h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 33% | 4.3 | 10.5h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 19°C | 37% | 5.2 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 24°C | 41% | 6.2 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 27°C | 50% | 8.1 | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 52% | 9.4 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 52% | 6.6 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 28°C | 52% | 7.3 | 9.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 22°C | 39% | 6.5 | 9.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 7°C | 17°C | 24% | 2.9 | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 11°C | 24% | 1.9 | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Nagoya averages 24°C, 41% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nagoya in May
Is May a good time to visit Nagoya?
May is an excellent time to visit Nagoya (score 7.6/10). With 24°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 41% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Nagoya in May?
With 24°C max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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