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Nirasaki Weather in May

Nirasaki in May

The short of it: Nirasaki in May averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 11° · rain 98 mm · daylight 14 h 2 min

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

May in Nirasaki brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 11°, with about 98 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 11°. Wet spells are common — about 98 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, Nirasaki runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Kai, 6 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Nirasaki, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 2 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KaiYamanashi6 km ESE23°11°92 mm
RyūōYamanashi7 km SE24°12°94 mm
Minami-AlpsYamanashi9 km S23°12°100 mm
MinamiarupusuYamanashi10 km S23°12°100 mm
KofuYamanashi11 km ESE22°11°93 mm
ChūōYamanashi13 km SSE24°12°99 mm
HokutoYamanashi16 km NNW22°9°104 mm
IsawaYamanashi17 km ESE23°11°96 mm

The Almanac · Nirasaki Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 11°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Nirasaki by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-2°37 mm10 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
February9°-1°50 mm12 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
March12°1°86 mm11 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April17°6°95 mm10 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
May22°11°98 mm10 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
June25°15°137 mm9 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
July28°19°137 mm10 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
August30°20°117 mm10 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦
September25°16°148 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October20°10°149 mm8 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦
November15°4°56 mm8 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
December10°-1°34 mm10 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nirasaki in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nirasaki in May?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 11°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nirasaki?

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

How long are the days in Nirasaki 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 Nirasaki in May?

Hardly — May nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nirasaki in May?

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

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