Otaru in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Otaru in may 2025
The weather in Otaru in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 2.5cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
22%
20%
14%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
23%
22%
11%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
23%
21%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
26%
25%
19%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Otaru in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Otaru in may.
The climate of Otaru in may is tolerable
In may in Otaru, the climate is wet (with 5.2in of rainfall over 8 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.2in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality this month, but it is endurable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 61°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Otaru is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Otaru in may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 9 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 29% of time.
On average, in Otaru, the days of may last 14:41. Sunrise is at 04:12 and sets at 18:53.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go in Otaru in Japan.
Otaru: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Otaru. more information
May: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in may, there are destinations with better weather than Otaru:
In may, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kochi, Kyoto and Nagoya have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Otaru in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.4in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.78km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:12 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:41 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Otaru in may 2024:
38°F to 54°F
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 63°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
34°F to 41°F
38°F to 54°F
45°F to 59°F
49°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 67°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
47°F to 50°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
49°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
49°F to 63°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 58°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Japan in may
Cities near Otaru:
| Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may | tolerable weather |
| Tomakomai in may | tolerable weather |
| Muroran in may | tolerable weather |
| Asahikawa in may | tolerable weather |
| Hakodate in may | tolerable weather |
| Obihiro in may | good weather |
| Mutsu in may | tolerable weather |
| Monbetsu in may | bad weather |
| Kitami in may | tolerable weather |
| Wakkanai in may | bad weather |
| Aomori in may | good weather |
| Akan National Park in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Otaru in may:
Weather data for Otaru for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Otaru. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Otaru can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Otaru.