Shiretoko National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in May.

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Shari Town Rausu

Considering a trip to Shiretoko National Park, Japan this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Shiretoko National Park in May

Shiretoko National Park, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Shiretoko National Park 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 5°C (41°F) in Shari Town.

For a closer look at conditions across Shiretoko National Park, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rausu with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Shari Town with 94 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Shari Town gets around 186 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Shiretoko National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shiretoko National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Shari Town)

January-2°C (28°F) February-3°C (27°F) March1°C (34°F) April6°C (43°F) May11°C (52°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November7°C (45°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shiretoko National Park in May

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

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 Shiretoko National Park

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

Temperature range in Shiretoko National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Shiretoko National Park (May)

Shari Town

In May Shari Town generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
186 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Rausu

In May Rausu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
186 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Rausu →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Shiretoko National Park, in Japan.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shiretoko National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shari Town 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Rausu 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Shiretoko National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in May?

May in Shiretoko National Park, Japan brings mixed weather. In Shari Town, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in May?

Shari Town averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Shiretoko National Park, Japan get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Shari Town averages just 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Shiretoko National Park, Japan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Shiretoko National Park, Japan?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Shiretoko National Park, Japan with often mixed weather in Shari Town.

Generally speaking, August provides very good weather in Shari Town. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Shiretoko National Park.

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