Tokyo · SpringMonth summary
Tokyo weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tokyo in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.5/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Tokyo in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Tokyo. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (7.5/10) 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 | 16% | 1.7 | 8.7h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 1°C | 10°C | 24% | 1.8 | 9.5h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 39% | 4.6 | 9.8h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 19°C | 39% | 4.5 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 23°C | 39% | 5.0 | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 49% | 6.4 | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 51% | 5.7 | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 46% | 4.5 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 28°C | 52% | 6.9 | 8.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 14°C | 21°C | 42% | 6.5 | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 17°C | 29% | 2.8 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 11°C | 22% | 1.8 | 8.7h | 5.9/10 |
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, Tokyo averages 23°C, 39% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tokyo in May
Is May a good time to visit Tokyo?
May is an excellent time to visit Tokyo (score 7.5/10). With 23°C, 10.6h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Tokyo in May?
With 23°C max and 10.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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