Tokyo · SpringMonth summary
Tokyo weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 73°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Tokyo in May: 73°F and 10.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Tokyo. Temperatures rise (23°F) 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 32°F | 48°F | 16% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 34°F | 50°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 39°F | 57°F | 39% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 50°F | 66°F | 39% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 73°F | 39% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 66°F | 79°F | 49% | 0.3in | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 86°F | 51% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 77°F | 90°F | 46% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 70°F | 82°F | 52% | 0.3in | 8.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 57°F | 70°F | 42% | 0.3in | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 46°F | 63°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 36°F | 52°F | 22% | 0.1in | 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 73°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 73°F, 10.6h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Tokyo in May?
With 73°F max and 10.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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