Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may 2024
The weather in Sapporo (Hokkaido) 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 clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 1.7cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
27%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
27%
21%
9%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
23%
23%
8%
Weather at 3am
45°F
26%
25%
17%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may.
The climate of Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is wet (with 5in of precipitation over 7 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.4in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is quite fresh in this city may, but it is liveable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 63°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2013. You can hope to have about 11 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 35% of the month.
Day length in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may is 14:40. Sunrise is at 04:11 and sets at 18:51.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in Japan.
Sapporo (Hokkaido): another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Sapporo (Hokkaido). more information
May: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in may, there are destinations with better weather than Sapporo (Hokkaido):
In may, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kochi, Kyoto and Nagoya have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| 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 | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.4in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.72km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:51 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:40 | ||||
| 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 Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may 2023:
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 70°F
47°F to 74°F
50°F to 59°F
43°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 50°F
40°F to 59°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 65°F
45°F to 65°F
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 67°F
54°F to 70°F
61°F to 74°F
49°F to 65°F
50°F to 70°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
40°F to 56°F
43°F to 67°F
50°F to 74°F
52°F to 70°F
50°F to 74°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 67°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in Japan in may
Cities near Sapporo (Hokkaido):
| Otaru in may | tolerable weather |
| Tomakomai in may | tolerable weather |
| Muroran in may | tolerable weather |
| Asahikawa in may | tolerable weather |
| Obihiro in may | good weather |
| Hakodate in may | tolerable weather |
| Mutsu in may | tolerable weather |
| Monbetsu in may | bad weather |
| Kitami in may | tolerable weather |
| Kushiro in may | tolerable weather |
| Akan National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Aomori in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Sapporo (Hokkaido) in may:
Weather data for Sapporo (Hokkaido) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sapporo (Hokkaido). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sapporo (Hokkaido) 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 Sapporo (Hokkaido).