Otaru weather in May (Hokkaido, Japan)

What kind of weather does May bring to Otaru? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Otaru includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Otaru in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 199 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August 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 Otaru climate page with graphs.

 

Otaru, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (28 KM, 17 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?

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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