Odate weather in May (Akita, Japan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Odate in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Odate typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Odate in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 186 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Odate, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

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 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 Odate, 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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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