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Sumida Weather in May

Sumida in May

The short of it: Sumida in May averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 128 mm (5.0 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 128 mm · daylight 14 h 2 min

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

May in Sumida brings afternoons near 24° and nights around 15°, with about 128 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 24°; nights run about 15°. Wet spells are common — about 128 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, Sumida runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Katsushika, 3 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Sumida, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 14 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
KatsushikaTokyo3 km E24°15°126 mm
AdachiTokyo4 km NNW24°15°128 mm
ArakawaTokyo4 km W24°15°131 mm
TaitoTokyo5 km SW23°15°131 mm
EdogaweTokyo7 km SE23°15°126 mm
ToshimaTokyo8 km WNW24°15°131 mm
IchikawaChiba8 km E24°15°123 mm
KitaTokyo8 km WNW24°15°131 mm

The Almanac · Sumida 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 24°; nights run about 15°. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Sumida by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°2°55 mm16 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
February11°2°58 mm15 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
March14°5°102 mm16 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April19°10°114 mm16 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
May24°15°128 mm14 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
June26°19°159 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
July30°23°157 mm13 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦
August31°24°135 mm12 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦
September28°21°190 mm13 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October22°15°208 mm16 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦
November17°9°85 mm14 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
December13°4°58 mm15 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sumida in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sumida in May?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 24°; nights run about 15°. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sumida?

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

How long are the days in Sumida 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 Sumida in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sumida in May?

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

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