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Kumamoto in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Kumamoto in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:

61.8 °F

Average:

67.4 °F

Maximum:

73.9 °F

Sea water temperature in Kumamoto in May

In the city of Kumamoto, the month of May is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 61.8°F on May 1, 2017, with an average temperature being 67.4°F and a maximum temperature reaching 73.9°F on May 27, 2022.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. Throughout the month of May, the sea temperature gradually gets warmer. Starting with an average temperature of 65.1°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily increases to around 69.7°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 63.8°F 64.5°F 65.6°F
May 2 64.1°F 64.4°F 64.6°F
May 3 64.1°F 64.4°F 65.0°F
May 4 64.6°F 67.2°F 64.9°F
May 5 65.0°F 66.9°F 65.1°F
May 6 65.2°F 67.0°F 65.4°F
May 7 65.7°F 67.1°F 65.7°F
May 8 66.1°F 67.3°F 65.7°F
May 9 66.3°F 66.2°F 65.8°F
May 10 66.3°F 65.9°F 65.6°F
May 11 66.2°F 65.8°F 65.6°F
May 12 66.4°F 66.0°F 65.9°F
May 13 66.4°F 66.0°F 66.0°F
May 14 66.5°F 66.1°F 65.9°F
May 15 67.0°F 67.3°F 68.5°F
May 16 67.3°F 68.1°F 70.2°F
May 17 67.5°F 67.7°F 70.2°F
May 18 67.8°F 68.7°F 70.1°F
May 19 68.0°F 68.8°F 70.1°F
May 20 68.4°F 71.1°F 68.1°F
May 21 68.6°F 71.0°F 68.0°F
May 22 68.7°F 71.0°F 69.4°F
May 23 69.2°F 70.9°F 69.5°F
May 24 69.4°F 70.9°F 69.2°F
May 25 70.0°F 71.5°F 69.0°F
May 26 70.3°F 70.6°F 68.8°F
May 27 70.5°F 71.1°F 68.7°F
May 28 70.2°F 70.9°F 68.2°F
May 29 69.9°F 68.5°F 71.6°F
May 30 69.9°F 68.1°F 71.0°F
May 31 70.1°F 68.2°F 70.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kumamoto by month

In Kumamoto, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 122 swimming days. The warmest water in Kumamoto was recorded on August 2, 2024, reaching a 89.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 24, 2018, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 58.4°F in Winter, 62.0°F in Spring, 78.7°F in Summer, and 74.3°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 61.6°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 73.0°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Nagasaki 70.4°F 47mi
Beppu 69.7°F 57mi
Fukuoka 67.6°F 57mi
Ōita 69.9°F 60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kumamoto