Akita Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Akita, Japan in May.

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Akita Odate Oga Yokote

Planning a trip to Akita, Japan this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Akita in May

Akita, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Akita generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Oga at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Daisen at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Daisen and 12°C (54°F) in Oga.

For specific regional insights in Akita, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Odate with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) to high rainfall in Akita with 135 mm (5.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Akita as an example - it receives around 186 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Akita - and find the best time to visit. (based on Akita)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Akita in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Akita.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Akita

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Akita, Japan?

Temperature range in Akita (May)

Precipitation variation in Akita (May)

Akita

In May Akita generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
186 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
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Odate

In May Odate generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
186 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Odate →

Oga

In May Oga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
186 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Oga →

Yokote

In May Yokote generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
186 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Yokote →

Daisen

In May Daisen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
186 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Akita in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Akita 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Odate 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Oga 17°C (63°F) 12°C (54°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Yokote 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Daisen 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Noshiro 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)

Akita weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Akita, Japan in May?

Expect good weather across Akita, Japan in May. The popular destination of Akita averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Akita, Japan in May?

Daytime temperatures in Akita peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in May, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Akita, Japan get a lot of rain in May?

Akita typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 135 mm (5.3 in) on average across Akita, Japan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Akita, Japan?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Akita, Japan with overall good weather in Akita. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly very good weather in Akita. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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