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Kamakura weather in May

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Kamakura May weather at a glance

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In May, Kamakura averages 18.4°C, with typical highs of 21.4°C and lows of 15.6°C. The historical average is 16 wet days and 80% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in May, it is 1.8°C warmer than Seoul, with 7 more wet days.

Kamakura May temperature & humidity

Average18.4°CHigh 21.4° / low 15.6°
Humidity80%
Wet days16 days50% of days
Day–night range5.8°

Kamakura May rain & wet days

Wet days16 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days50%Not a forecast probability

Pack a light rain jacket, waterproof pouch and quick-dry shoes. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Kamakura in May

T-shirts or long sleeves with one light outer layer should be comfortable. Rain is frequent at roughly 16 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

  • DaytimeLong sleeves and a light jacket · average high 21.4°C
  • Morning & eveningLong sleeves with a jacket or cardigan · average low 15.6°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Light outer layerRain jacketWater-resistant shoesCompact umbrella
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Kamakura May sunrise & sunset times

2026 May · Local time (Asia/Tokyo)

Sunrise on the 15th04:38
Sunset on the 15th18:39
Daylight duration14h 1m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-05-0104:5118:2713h 36m
2026-05-1504:3818:3914h 1m
2026-05-3104:2918:5014h 22m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup

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Best months to visit Kamakura

Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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May weather by year

May 202418.6°15 wet days, 79% humidity
May 202518.1°16 wet days, 80% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

120°12°
218°14°58mm
320°13°
423°15°1mm
520°14°
617°13°27mm
722°14°
820°14°
920°15°2.9mm
1021°16°14mm
1122°16°2.5mm
1219°15°8.5mm
1322°15°
1423°15°
1523°16°
1623°18°
1722°19°20mm
1824°21°
1921°17°
2025°18°
2126°19°
2224°18°7mm
2320°16°
2419°15°4.1mm
2524°15°40mm
2619°16°
2719°15°1.8mm
2822°15°3.1mm
2921°16°6.2mm
3017°14°33mm
3118°14°16mm

Frequently asked questions

What is Kamakura weather like in May?

In May, Kamakura averages 18.4°C, with typical highs of 21.4°C and lows of 15.6°C. The historical average is 16 wet days and 80% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is fair.

Does it rain a lot in Kamakura in May?

There are about 16 wet days in May. Pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

What should I wear in Kamakura in May?

T-shirts or long sleeves with one light outer layer should be comfortable. Rain is frequent at roughly 16 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

What are the best months to visit Kamakura?

Recent weather data rates December among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Kamakura weather in May in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Kamakura in May?

On 2026-05-15, calculated sunrise is 04:38 and sunset is 18:39 in local time (Asia/Tokyo). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations