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Ichikawa Weather in May

Ichikawa in May

The short of it: Ichikawa in May averages a high of 24 °C (74 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 14 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 15° · rain 123 mm · daylight 14 h 2 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & October

Thirty years of records give Ichikawa an average May high of 24°, a low of 15° and some 123 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 24°, with nights near 15°. Wet spells are common — about 123 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 2 min in mid-May, 59 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Ichikawa runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Katsushika, 5 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Ichikawa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 2 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KatsushikaTokyo5 km W24°15°126 mm
MatsudoChiba5 km N23°15°121 mm
EdogaweTokyo6 km SSW23°15°126 mm
SumidaTokyo8 km W24°15°128 mm
HonchōChiba8 km ESE23°15°118 mm
AdachiTokyo9 km WNW24°15°128 mm
ArakawaTokyo11 km W24°15°131 mm
TaitoTokyo12 km WSW23°15°131 mm
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The Almanac · Ichikawa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 24°, with nights near 15°. Wet spells are common — about 123 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Ichikawa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°1°48 mm15 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
February11°2°56 mm16 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
March14°5°100 mm17 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April19°10°112 mm16 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
May24°15°123 mm14 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
June26°19°156 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
July30°23°148 mm13 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦
August31°24°131 mm12 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦
September27°20°187 mm13 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October22°15°201 mm14 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦
November17°9°84 mm14 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
December12°3°52 mm14 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ichikawa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ichikawa in May?

Days average 24 °C (74 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 24°, with nights near 15°. Wet spells are common — about 123 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ichikawa?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Ichikawa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 45 min in December to 14 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Ichikawa in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ichikawa in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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