Sobetsu weather in May (Hokkaido, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Sobetsu in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Sobetsu generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Sobetsu in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Sobetsu.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sobetsu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (67 KM, 41 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.

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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