Shimo-furano Weather in May

What's the weather like in Shimo-furano (Hokkaidō) in May 2024?

The climate in Shimo-furano during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Shimo-furano and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Shimo-furano weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.4°C 61.4°F
Nightly temperature 5.1°C 41.1°F
Average temperature 10.7°C 51.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 75 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 8.4°C 47.1°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Shimo-furano with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Shimo-furano

Shimo-furano average temperature in May

May rainfall

Shimo-furano average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Shimo-furano 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 Shimo-furano in May 2024.

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Shimo-furano weather stats

Shimo-furano weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.5°C 76.1°F
Driest month: March 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: March 6hrs
Coldest month: January -5.1°C 22.8°F
Wettest month: August 156mm 6.1ins
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