Hakodate weather in May (Hokkaido, Japan)

Is Hakodate a good destination in May, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Hakodate usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Hakodate in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Hakodate. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Hakodate climate page with graphs.

 

Hakodate, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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?

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

Interested in more climate information?

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