Hakuba weather in May (Nagano, Japan)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Hakuba this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Hakuba typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Hakuba in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 214 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 177 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hakuba, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 214 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 177 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?

For visitors traveling to Hakuba, 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

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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