Takayama weather in May
May in Takayama: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days.
#1 of 12 months in Takayama · #399 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Takayama climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 184 mm / 7.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Takayama in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Takayama?
- May in Takayama: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Takayama on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Takayama in May?
- In May, Takayama averages a daily high of 19.7°C and a low of 9.9°C, with about 183.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Takayama in May?
- Takayama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in May.