Nagoya Weather in May

Season: spring
In short: pleasant, rising temperature, moderate rainfall, changeable in late month

Weaving Machine in Toyota Commemorative Museum

Nagoya is characterized by mild weather in May. The average temperature remains more than 20℃ (68℉) at daytime, making this month a relatively comfortable period of the year. Temperature below 10℃ (50℉) is rarely seen at night. Nagoya has moderate precipitation this month. There are 10 rainy days on average, which are concentrated in late May, indicating the plum rainy season is around the corner. During the same period, the climate can be unpredictable with sudden drops in temperature. Tourists need to be prepared to deal with the change of the weather. In May, the daylight lasts for up to 14 hours per day on average. You can devise a sound plan for spring outings in this golden month for traveling.

Packing List for Traveling to Nagoya in May

Clothes:

During this month, you need to adjust your clothes in time to adapt to temperature changes. It is recommended to pack lightweight and comfortable clothes such as shirts, thin overcoat, jeans, and light pants. At warm noon, T-shirts are enough. For women, a long-sleeve dress is a good idea. If you want to keep cool, a summer dress is also acceptable. As it can be a little cold at night, add a jacket or thin overcoat.

Shoes:

Light casual shoes or breathable sneakers are highly recommended for outdoor activities.

Other items:

Considering the changeable weather in late May, it is advised to pack your raincoat or umbrella in your luggage.

Top Things to Do in Nagoya in May

Tourism Rate:

Visit Cultural Sites

With the end of the cherry blossom season, the number of tourists in Nagoya decreases significantly in May, so you can visit some popular historical sites at a leisurely pace, so as to thoroughly experience Japan’s history and traditional culture.

Nagoya Castle: Nagoya Castle, a landmark of the city, is one of the national treasures of Japan. The five-storey Main Keep of the castle has rich exhibitions on each floor, telling the story of Nagoya. Climbing up to its top, you can overlook the entire city. There stands a pair of golden shachi ornaments on the roof, which have been icons of the Castle. Another major attraction is the Honmaru Palace. There are murals inside painted by Kano School from which you can learn something unique about Japanese culture.

Honmaru Palace in Nagoya Castle

Toyota Automobile Museum: Nagoya is one of the automobile production and manufacturing centers in Japan. If you want to learn about the development of automobiles, the Toyota Automobile Museum is the best choice. The museum was built on the site of the Toyota Textile Factory in 1911. It collects approximately 140 Toyotas from the world, showcasing the history of Japan’s automotive manufacturing industry from the late 19th century to modern times. Especially for car enthusiasts, everything is available here from Toyota’s first car to advanced hydrogen cars. In the museum, you can watch the latest achievements in the automobile industry, experience mechanical operation and acquire car knowledge easily. After the visit, you can go to Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology to get more information about Toyota.

Production Presentation of Toyota Cars

Atsuta Jingu Shrine, Osu Kannon Temple, Tokugawaen, The Tokugawa Art Museum and Nagoya City Art Museum are all famous cultural destinations in Nagoya, which deserve your exploration.

Explore Natural Landscapes

With pleasant weather conditions, May becomes one of the best times for outing and appreciating lively spring scenery.

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens: Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens has about 500 species of animals and showcases approximately 7,000 species of plants in large greenhouses and natural forests on hilly land. Traveling there in late May of 2025, you will find that roses are blooming brightly at the entrance of the plant area. In the zoo, you can observe various animals up close including koalas, giraffes, elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, etc. The medaka fish pavilion is a unique attraction, displaying 50 species of medaka fish and rare freshwater fish. There are also small amusement parks, observation towers, and other facilities suitable for family trips.

Tsuruma Park: Tsuruma Park is a comprehensive park, where you can enjoy the most distinctive spring scenery of Japan. Besides cherry blossoms in mid-March to mid-April, various flowers competing for beauty throughout the year. In May, about 20,000 Acorus calamus begin to bloom. The beautiful scenery is not to be missed. Starting this month, the flower festivals of azaleas, roses, calamus and other flowers are held consecutively for visitors. The park offers resting areas for visitors in its library and sports field, and you can have a rest when feeling tired.

In addition, you can experience the charm of nature in the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium and intimate with marine life.

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7-Day Nagoya Weather Forecast