Hakodate weather in May (Hokkaido, Japan)

Planning a trip to Hakodate in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Hakodate generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Hakodate in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 195 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Hakodate 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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