Monthly climate guide
Hamamatsu weather in May
With highs near 21°C (69°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), May feels mild in Hamamatsu. Rainfall averages about 179 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- In Hamamatsu, May is late spring.
- Hamamatsu is usually about 2°C cooler than Nagoya, 90 km away, in May.
Avg high
21°C
69°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
179 mm
very wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
62%
cloud · often cloudy
Hamamatsu weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 51°F | 7°C / 45°F | 64 mm | 74% | 56% |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 7°C / 45°F | 89 mm | 73% | 61% |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 10°C / 49°F | 128 mm | 73% | 56% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 13°C / 56°F | 207 mm | 76% | 60% |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 18°C / 64°F | 179 mm | 80% | 62% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 21°C / 70°F | 259 mm | 85% | 78% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 25°C / 77°F | 279 mm | 88% | 70% |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 80°F | 163 mm | 85% | 55% |
| September | 26°C / 80°F | 24°C / 76°F | 281 mm | 79% | 66% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 20°C / 68°F | 247 mm | 75% | 62% |
| November | 18°C / 65°F | 15°C / 59°F | 104 mm | 72% | 57% |
| December | 13°C / 56°F | 10°C / 50°F | 78 mm | 74% | 58% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Hamamatsu?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Hamamatsu →Other Japan cities in May
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Hamamatsu in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Hamamatsu?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Hamamatsu, with highs around 21°C and about 179 mm of rain.
How warm is Hamamatsu in May?
Average highs are about 21°C (69°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Hamamatsu in May?
Hamamatsu typically gets around 179 mm of rain in May — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Hamamatsu (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.