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Date weather in May (Hokkaido, Japan)

Curious about the climate in Date this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Date usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.

Precipitation

Date in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Date.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Date, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Sapporo, Japan (72 KM, 45 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.

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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?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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