What is the weather like in Hakone vs Kyoto in May?

In May, Hakone averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 204 mm of rain; Kyoto averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 167 mm.

Hakone vs Kyoto in May

Kyoto is the better pick in May — 85 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kyoto is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Hakone is nice, soaked, muggy air.

Hakone vs Kyoto — May climate, side by side

	🇯🇵 Hakone	🇯🇵 Kyoto
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	18°C	27°C
Avg high / low	18° / 11°	26° / 15°
Rainfall	204 mm	167 mm
Rainy days	15	12
Humidity	82%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	57	55

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Hakone 🇯🇵 Japannice, soaked, muggy air · best May76
Kyoto 🇯🇵 Japanwarm, soaked, muggy air · best May85

Hakone vs Kyoto in May — FAQ

Is May better in Hakone or Kyoto?: Kyoto is the better pick in May — 85 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kyoto is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Hakone is nice, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hakone vs Kyoto in May?: In May, Hakone averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 204 mm of rain; Kyoto averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 167 mm.