May verdict

Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan in May

Weather score29Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, Japan travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

16°C

Rain

74mm

Sun

6.4h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

29

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May16°C average high

May is close to Hakodate's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May74mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Hakodate's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to June and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May6.4 hours average sun

May is one of Hakodate's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsApril to June

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May11°C average sea

May is below Hakodate's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May29 weather score

May sits close to Hakodate's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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