Rishiri Island Weather in May

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

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Rishirifuji Kutsugata

Planning a journey to Rishiri Island, Japan this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Rishiri Island in May

Rishiri Island, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Rishiri Island generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Rishirifuji.

To explore the conditions in Rishiri Island, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 77 mm (3 in) in Rishirifuji.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Rishirifuji, you can expect around 186 hours of sunlight in May, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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Best Places to Visit in Rishiri Island in May

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

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 Rishiri Island

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

Temperature range in Rishiri Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Rishiri Island (May)

Rishirifuji

In May Rishirifuji generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
186 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Rishirifuji →

Kutsugata

In May Kutsugata generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
186 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kutsugata →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishirifuji 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Kutsugata 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Rishiri Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rishiri Island, Japan in May?

May in Rishiri Island, Japan brings unpleasant weather. In Rishirifuji, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Rishiri Island, Japan in May?

Average temperatures in Rishiri Island, Japan during May range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Rishirifuji.

Does Rishiri Island, Japan get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Rishiri Island, Japan. Rishirifuji averages only about 77 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Rishiri Island, Japan?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Rishiri Island, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Rishirifuji.

Generally speaking, August and September provide pleasant weather in Rishirifuji. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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