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Tokyo Weather in May

Japan · late spring in Northern Hemisphere

Avg High

74°F

23°C

Avg Low

58°F

15°C

Rainfall

5.8 in (147mm)

Sunshine

6.5 hrs/day

What to Expect

Warm and golden. Best month after April. Pre-rainy season.

Current Weather in Tokyo Right Now

clear sky

47°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 42°F · H 48°F / L 45°F

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tokyo?

Tokyo has dramatic seasonal swings. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) and autumn foliage (October–November) are spectacular. Summers are brutally hot and humid with typhoon risk. Winters are mild and dry with occasional snow.

✓ Best months:March, April, October, November

What to Pack for Tokyo in May

  • Portable umbrella for rainy season (June)
  • Cooling towel and hand fan for summer
  • Comfortable walking shoes for all seasons
  • Layers for unpredictable spring/fall

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