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

In May, Kyoto averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 167 mm of rain; Nikko averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 181 mm.

Kyoto vs Nikko in May

Kyoto is the better pick in May — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kyoto is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Nikko is nice, soaked, muggy air.

Kyoto vs Nikko — May climate, side by side

	Kyoto	Nikko
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	27°C	20°C
Avg high / low	26° / 15°	20° / 10°
Rainfall	167 mm	181 mm
Rainy days	12	17
Humidity	76%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	55	52

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

Kyoto vs Nikko in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kyoto or Nikko?: Kyoto is the better pick in May — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kyoto is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Nikko is nice, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kyoto vs Nikko in May?: In May, Kyoto averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 167 mm of rain; Nikko averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 181 mm.