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Nagoya in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nagoya in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Nagoya in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Nagoya in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +24°C during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 14 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 153 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
153 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nagoya has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Nagoya in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nagoya for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +24°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +24°C.

Is Nagoya warm or cold in May?

Nagoya is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +15°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Nagoya:

Climate in Nagoya in May

Nagoya weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+19°C+24°C+27°C
Min. temperature
-1°C+6°C+11°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+33°C+38°C
Rainfall
123 mm153 mm182 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
66%69%75%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1011 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
641
Cloudy days
101210
Rainy days
141418
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +24°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 123 mm to 153 mm. Humidity rises from 66% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 4 in May.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Nagoya in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Nagoya is gradually decreasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Nagoya based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 204 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 58 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nagoya wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 196 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Nagoya?

This is the weather in Nagoya in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+24°C
2 May
☀️
+23°C
3 May
☁️
+23°C
4 May
☁️
+24°C
5 May
☁️
+23°C
6 May
🌧️
+24°C
7 May
🌧️
+21°C
8 May
☁️
+20°C
9 May
☀️
+21°C
10 May
☁️
+26°C
11 May
☀️
+25°C
12 May
☁️
+23°C
13 May
🌧️
+20°C
14 May
🌧️
+18°C
15 May
☀️
+23°C
16 May
☀️
+28°C
17 May
☀️
+31°C
18 May
☁️
+29°C
19 May
🌧️
+21°C
20 May
☁️
+26°C
21 May
☁️
+28°C
22 May
☁️
+29°C
23 May
☀️
+23°C
24 May
☀️
+25°C
25 May
☁️
+23°C
26 May
☁️
+24°C
27 May
☁️
+26°C
28 May
☁️
+24°C
29 May
🌧️
+22°C
30 May
☁️
+25°C
31 May
☀️
+24°C
In May 2023 Nagoya had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Nagoya climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Nagoya in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+19°C) and the highest in 2023 (+22°C). The driest year was 1984 with only 953 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2090 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nagoya in May:

Is May a good time to visit Nagoya?

May is a really good time to go to Nagoya. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nagoya.

Can you sunbathe in Nagoya in May?

May is warm in Nagoya. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Nagoya rainy in May?

Nagoya is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nagoya in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nagoya in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Japan

Check out the weather for other cities in Japan.

Monthly weather in Nagoya

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nagoya, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.