Tokyo weather in May

May in Tokyo: nice, rainy, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Tokyo · #214 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Tokyo climate normals — May

Daytime high22°C / 72°F😎 nice
Nighttime low15°C / 58°F
Feels like (high)22°C / 72°F
Rainfall110 mm / 4.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point14°C / 56°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight14.1 h
Wind23 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)75🙂 moderate

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

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Tokyo in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Tokyo?
May in Tokyo: nice, rainy, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Tokyo on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in Tokyo in May?
In May, Tokyo averages a daily high of 22°C and a low of 14.7°C, with about 109.7 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tokyo in May?
Tokyo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 75 in May.

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