Weather in May in Hokkaido
Planning a getaway to Hokkaido this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Hokkaido in May?
Hokkaido is a region in Japan. Hokkaido offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Nemuro at 8°C to mild in Otofuke at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Otofuke and 5°C in Nemuro.For specific regional insights in Hokkaido, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wakkanai with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Erimo with 131 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 199 hours of sunshine in Sapporo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Hokkaido climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hokkaido?
Sapporo
In May Sapporo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Niseko
In May Niseko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hakodate
In May Hakodate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Furano
In May Furano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Obihiro
In May Obihiro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Hokkaido?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Hokkaido with overall tolerable weather in Sapporo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June provides perfect weather in Sapporo. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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