Odate weather in May (Akita, Japan)

You can expect very pleasant temperatures during the day in May. The average maximum daytime temperature in Odate in May lies at 19.1°C (66.38°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 9.1°C (48.38°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during May is high with an average of 115mm (4.5 inchec). There are generally around 17 rainy days. The sun will show itself now and again, with 186 hours of sunshine during the entire month.

 

Odate, monthly averages in May

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Min Temperature 9 °C  
Max Temperature 19 °C  
Chance of Rain 59%  
Precipitation 115mm  
Rainy days 18 days  
Humidity 72% *  
Sunshine 186 hrs *  
Percentage Sunshine 45% *  
* Data from: Akita, Japan (74 KM, 46 Miles).

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.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in May? Visitors traveling to Odate should plan on bringing a totally waterproof coat since it will often be raining. 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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