Hakodate Weather in May

What's the weather like in Hakodate (Hokkaidō) in May 2024?

The climate in Hakodate during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Hakodate and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Hakodate weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Nightly temperature 7.2°C 45°F
Average temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 74 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 10.2°C 50.3°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hakodate with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Hakodate

Hakodate average temperature in May

May rainfall

Hakodate average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Hakodate average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hakodate in May 2024.

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Hakodate weather stats

Hakodate weather statistics
Hottest month: August 25.3°C 77.5°F
Driest month: February 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: October 5.7hrs
Coldest month: January -0.2°C 31.6°F
Wettest month: September 171mm 6.7ins
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