Hokkaido weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Hokkaido in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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 moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Nemuro at 8°C (47°F) to moderate in Otofuke at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (44°F) in Otofuke and 5°C (41°F) in Nemuro.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wakkanai with an average of 75mm (2.9 inches) to high rainfall in Erimo with 131mm (5.1 inches). Meanwhile, Sapporo enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hokkaido in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hokkaido climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hokkaido?
Average weather in Sapporo
In May Sapporo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Niseko
In May Niseko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Hakodate
In May Hakodate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Furano
In May Furano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Obihiro
In May Obihiro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) 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.
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