Abashiri weather in May (Hokkaido, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Abashiri during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Abashiri typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Abashiri in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 186 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Abashiri climate page with graphs.

 

Abashiri, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Abashiri in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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