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Kumamoto weather in May

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

Kumamoto May weather at a glance

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In May, Kumamoto averages 19.1°C, with typical highs of 23.9°C and lows of 14.5°C. The historical average is 14 wet days and 77% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in May, it is 2.5°C warmer than Seoul, with 5 more wet days.

Kumamoto May temperature & humidity

Average19.1°CHigh 23.9° / low 14.5°
Humidity77%
Wet days14 days44% of days
Day–night range9.4°

Kumamoto May rain & wet days

Wet days14 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days44%Not a forecast probability

Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Kumamoto in May

T-shirts or long sleeves with one light outer layer should be comfortable. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

  • DaytimeLong sleeves and a light jacket · average high 23.9°C
  • Morning & eveningLong sleeves with a jacket or cardigan · average low 14.5°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Light outer layerCompact umbrella
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Kumamoto May sunrise & sunset times

2026 May · Local time (Asia/Tokyo)

Sunrise on the 15th05:19
Sunset on the 15th19:09
Daylight duration13h 50m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-05-0105:3018:5913h 28m
2026-05-1505:1919:0913h 50m
2026-05-3105:1019:2014h 9m

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 Kumamoto

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

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May weather by year

May 202419.4°10 wet days, 74% humidity
May 202518.9°17 wet days, 79% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

124°12°9.3mm
220°13°7.5mm
322°10°
421°12°2.7mm
524°8°3.8mm
620°15°9.8mm
722°11°
824°10°
921°16°36mm
1021°16°1.5mm
1117°14°5.2mm
1221°13°1.6mm
1324°11°
1425°12°
1526°14°
1626°18°5mm
1723°20°62mm
1822°18°
1924°18°
2028°17°
2123°21°73mm
2227°18°5.8mm
2328°16°1.7mm
2427°17°56mm
2521°15°
2623°12°
2725°13°
2825°14°
2924°17°2.8mm
3025°16°4.6mm
3125°14°

Frequently asked questions

What is Kumamoto weather like in May?

In May, Kumamoto averages 19.1°C, with typical highs of 23.9°C and lows of 14.5°C. The historical average is 14 wet days and 77% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is fair.

Does it rain a lot in Kumamoto in May?

There are about 14 wet days in May. A compact umbrella is still useful.

What should I wear in Kumamoto in May?

T-shirts or long sleeves with one light outer layer should be comfortable. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

What are the best months to visit Kumamoto?

Recent weather data rates November, December among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto in May?

On 2026-05-15, calculated sunrise is 05:19 and sunset is 19:09 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