Asahikawa weather in May (Hokkaido, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Asahikawa for May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Asahikawa typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Asahikawa in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 188 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Asahikawa climate page with graphs.

 

Asahikawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nayoro, Japan (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Asahikawa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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