Monthly climate guide
Ishigaki weather in May
May in Ishigaki is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 25°C (78°F). The month usually brings about 170 mm of rain (very wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Ishigaki — roughly 49% more rain than average.
- It's humid — around 85% — so the heat feels heavier.
- Even after dark it stays around 25°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
25°C
78°F
Rainfall
170 mm
very wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
76%
cloud · often cloudy
Ishigaki weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 70°F | 19°C / 67°F | 69 mm | 77% | 85% |
| February | 21°C / 70°F | 19°C / 67°F | 56 mm | 78% | 80% |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 20°C / 69°F | 75 mm | 79% | 79% |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 72°F | 105 mm | 81% | 77% |
| May | 27°C / 80°F | 25°C / 78°F | 170 mm | 85% | 76% |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 82°F | 160 mm | 86% | 70% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 29°C / 84°F | 119 mm | 83% | 57% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 29°C / 84°F | 180 mm | 82% | 62% |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 82°F | 149 mm | 80% | 61% |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 26°C / 79°F | 104 mm | 78% | 66% |
| November | 25°C / 77°F | 24°C / 75°F | 94 mm | 79% | 78% |
| December | 23°C / 73°F | 21°C / 70°F | 86 mm | 77% | 87% |
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
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Ishigaki?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Ishigaki →Other Japan cities in May
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Ishigaki in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Ishigaki?
May is one of the wetter months in Ishigaki, with about 170 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Ishigaki in May?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 25°C (78°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ishigaki in May?
Ishigaki typically gets around 170 mm of rain in May — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ishigaki (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.