Monthly climate guide
Nagoya weather in May
Expect warm weather in Nagoya in May: afternoons reach about 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (57°F). Around 148 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 64%.
- Nagoya is usually about 2°C warmer than Hamamatsu, 90 km away, in May.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Nagoya.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
148 mm
wet
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
64%
cloud · often cloudy
Nagoya weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 47°F | 1°C / 34°F | 66 mm | 80% | 74% |
| February | 9°C / 49°F | 1°C / 34°F | 76 mm | 78% | 72% |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 39°F | 111 mm | 76% | 66% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 47°F | 163 mm | 76% | 66% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 148 mm | 77% | 64% |
| June | 26°C / 78°F | 19°C / 65°F | 206 mm | 81% | 79% |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 23°C / 73°F | 244 mm | 84% | 78% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 76°F | 163 mm | 82% | 67% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 21°C / 69°F | 244 mm | 81% | 71% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 15°C / 58°F | 204 mm | 80% | 64% |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 9°C / 48°F | 83 mm | 79% | 63% |
| December | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 38°F | 80 mm | 80% | 73% |
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 Nagoya?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Nagoya →Other Japan cities in May
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Nagoya in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Nagoya?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Nagoya, with highs around 23°C and about 148 mm of rain.
How warm is Nagoya in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nagoya in May?
Nagoya typically gets around 148 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Nagoya (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.