When to go
Tokyo in May
In May, Tokyo averages daytime highs of 23°C and night-time lows of 14°C, with about 148 mm of rain over the month. That makes May the 5th warmest and the 5th wettest month of the year here. It is one of the most comfortable months to visit. In the MAQAMI Hotel Price Index, the median member price for one night in mid-May was $262 (guests: $288), 21% above the yearly average for Tokyo.
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- Average high
- 23°C
- Average low
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 148 mm
- Median member price
- $262
- 1 night mid-May, checked 2026-10-09
Climate
Tokyo weather through the year
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 11 |
| Low °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 80 | 75 | 124 | 135 | 148 | 185 | 153 | 134 | 211 | 246 | 120 | 83 |
MAQAMI Hotel Price Index
Tokyo hotel prices by month
| Month | Member | Guest |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $217 | $238 |
| December 2026 | $180 | $197 |
| January 2027 | $132 | $145 |
| February 2027 | $181 | $198 |
| March 2027 | $260 | $285 |
| April 2027 | $229 | $255 |
| May 2027 | $262 | $288 |
| June 2027 | $214 | $234 |
| July 2027 | $274 | $301 |
| August 2027 | $214 | $235 |
| September 2027 | $226 | $248 |
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Tokyo
Hyatt Regency Tokyo
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.4
Very good
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
★★★★Hotels4.6 km from centre
8.8
Excellent
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.4
Very good
Hilton Tokyo Hotel
★★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.7
Excellent
Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo
★★★★Hotels1.3 km from centre
8.4
Very good
Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo
★★★★Hotels2.0 km from centre
8.8
Excellent
FAQ
Tokyo in May: questions
Is May a good time to visit Tokyo?
Yes — May is one of the most comfortable months in Tokyo. Expect highs around 23°C and 148 mm of rain (NASA climate averages, 2001–2020).
How hot is Tokyo in May?
The average daytime high in Tokyo in May is 23°C and the average low is 14°C.
Does it rain in Tokyo in May?
Tokyo gets about 148 mm of rain in May on average, making it the 5th wettest month. Average humidity is 79%.
How much are hotels in Tokyo in May?
When we checked on 2026-10-09, the median price for one night in mid-May across popular Tokyo hotels was $262 for members and $288 for guests. Search your exact dates on book.maqami.co for live prices.
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