What is the weather like in Takayama in May?

Expect temperatures between 9°C and 20°C with 36% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Takayama in May?

Takayama in May scores 65/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Solid choice for most travelers.

Who should visit Takayama in May?

May in Takayama is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Takayama Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

20°C

Hottest around day 20

Avg Low

9°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

31days

36% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Essential Travel Info for Takayama

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Currency

JPY

¥ Japanese yen

Language

Japanese

Driving

Left side

Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.336

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Remote

9/ 100

Traffic Index

Off the beaten path

Peak Daily Arrivals

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Key Connections

Tokyo (HND)

Fukuoka (FUK)

Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE)

Chitose / Tomakomai New Chitose (CTS)

Naha (OKA)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

8 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Japan. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Japan.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers whoAre moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to liveSpend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitisFrequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitisConsider vaccination for travelersSpending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed netsGoing to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be thereNot recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Japan.If rabies exposures occur while in Japan, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

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Is May a Good Time to Visit Takayama?

👍Solid choice for most travelers(65/100)

Short Answer

Takayama's May delivers on its reputation: 20°C, 36% rain, 9h sunshine. The trade-off? Peak crowds and prices at 86% capacity.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Seismically active region

17 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)

Peak tourist season

86% of annual peak - expect crowds and high prices

Ideal temperature range

20.2°C - perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Hantavirus, Tuberculosis (TB)

Plenty of sunshine

9h of sunshine daily

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
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Elderly travelers
76% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Takayama in May averages 20°C with 36% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Takayama in May

What are the temperatures in Takayama in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C, nights drop to 9°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Takayama in May?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Takayama in May?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is May peak season in Takayama?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Takayama Weather in May

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