Rishirifuji weather in May (Hokkaido, Japan)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rishirifuji during May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Rishirifuji typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Rishirifuji in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rishirifuji climate page with graphs.

 

Rishirifuji, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kutsugata, Japan (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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