Nagasaki weather in May

Nagasaki, Japan
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May in Nagasaki: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 13 rainy days.

#4 of 12 months in Nagasaki · #600 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Nagasaki climate normals — May

Daytime high21°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low17°C / 63°F
Rainfall223 mm / 8.8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days13 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point16°C / 60°F
Sunshine8.6 h/day
Daylight13.8 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)65🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Nagasaki in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Nagasaki?
May in Nagasaki: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 13 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Nagasaki on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in Nagasaki in May?
In May, Nagasaki averages a daily high of 21.4°C and a low of 17.3°C, with about 222.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nagasaki in May?
Nagasaki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in May.

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