May · Japan
Best time to visit Hokkaido in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Sunny days
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Hokkaido scores 8.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 11°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 22 sunny days this month.
Hokkaido is Japan's wild north-Sapporo snow festivals, lavender fields of Furano, and hot-spring towns after powder days. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hokkaido in May?
- In May, Hokkaido averages 11°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 22 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Hokkaido?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hokkaido in May?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 22 sunny days.
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