Ōtawara Weather in May

What's the weather like in Ōtawara (Tochigi) in May 2024?

The climate in Ōtawara during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Ōtawara and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Ōtawara weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.2°C 70.2°F
Nightly temperature 10.2°C 50.4°F
Average temperature 15.7°C 60.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 120 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 18.9°C 66.1°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ōtawara with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Ōtawara

Ōtawara average temperature in May

May rainfall

Ōtawara average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Ōtawara 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 Ōtawara in May 2024.

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Ōtawara weather stats

Ōtawara weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: January 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: January 5.9hrs
Coldest month: January 5.4°C 41.7°F
Wettest month: September 190mm 7.5ins
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