Best Beaches in Japan in May

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PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN JAPAN

These are the best beaches in Japan in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Japan in May

  • 25°C (77°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    9.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (77°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Amami Oshima Island. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). May is a good month for swimming in Amami Oshima Island with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 26°C (80°F) Air
    24°C (74°F) Sea
    8.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.2hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 3cm (1.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Kume Island. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (74°F). May is a good month for swimming in Kume Island with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 26°C (80°F) Air
    24°C (74°F) Sea
    8.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.2hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 3cm (1.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Hatenohama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (74°F). May is a good month for swimming in Hatenohama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    8.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    19.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.2hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Furuzamami Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). May is a good month for swimming in Furuzamami Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    8.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    19.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.2hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Aharen Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). May is a good month for swimming in Aharen Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Ishigaki Island. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Ishigaki Island with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 28°C (82°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    6.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (82°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 52% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 2.5cm (1.0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.1 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Nishihama Beach. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Nishihama Beach with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 23°C (74°F) Air
    19°C (66°F) Sea
    10.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.4 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.3hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Katsurahama Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Katsurahama Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 28°C (82°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (82°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 2.5cm (1.0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.1 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Kondoi Beach. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Kondoi Beach with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 28°C (82°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (82°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 2.5cm (1.0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.1 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Yaeyama Islands. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Yaeyama Islands with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    24°C (76°F) Sea
    7.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 57% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.6 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 6.2cm (2.4inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 15.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Nagamahama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (76°F). May is a good month for swimming in Nagamahama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 6.2cm (2.4inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 15.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Yonaha Maehama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). May is a good month for swimming in Yonaha Maehama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 6.2cm (2.4inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 15.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Miyako Island. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). May is a good month for swimming in Miyako Island with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 6.2cm (2.4inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 15.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Sunayama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). May is a good month for swimming in Sunayama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    19°C (67°F) Sea
    7.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 55% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Yumigahama Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). May is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Yumigahama Beach.

  • 23°C (73°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Shirahama Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (68°F). May is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Shirahama Beach.

  • 26°C (79°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    8.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    21.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (79°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 63% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 32.7cm (12.9inches) making it rainy with a chance of occasional heavy showers. There are 21.9 days with some rainfall so there are few clear days to enjoy the beach.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Okinawa. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). May is a good month for swimming in Okinawa with comfortable temperatures for most people.

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