Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan in May
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
78mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May15°C average high
May is close to Sapporo'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.
Rain
May78mm average rain
May is one of Sapporo's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.3 hours average sun
May is one of Sapporo's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to June and September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May10°C average sea
May is below Sapporo's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May25 weather score
May scores below Sapporo's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
