Weather, crowds and flight prices for Japan in May, scored for Australian travellers.
The short answer
Japan in May scores 79/100, an excellent time to go. Expect average temperatures around 18°C, moderately busy conditions, and return fares from Australia averaging A$1,818 (11% below the yearly average).
Window Score
79/100 · Great
May is an excellent time to go in Japan.
Golden Week
National holiday week. domestic travel surge, everything booked out.
May scores 79/100 for Japan, an excellent time to go. Expect moderately busy conditions and average temperatures around 18°C.
In May, Japan averages about 18°C with roughly 131mm of rainfall.
Return fares to Japan in May average around A$1,818, about 11% below the yearly average.
Japan is moderately busy in May.
Notable events and seasons in May include Golden Week.
See the full year on the Japan dashboard.
