Hakodate in May
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
12Rainy days (119 mm)
14:22 hDaylight
04:23Sunrise · 18:44 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -4°C | 52 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | 0°C | -4°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 3°C | -1°C | 65 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.6 |
| April | 7°C | 3°C | 84 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 12°C | 8°C | 119 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.7 |
| June | 16°C | 13°C | 123 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| July | 20°C | 18°C | 177 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.2 |
| August | 23°C | 20°C | 207 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 21°C | 18°C | 187 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| October | 14°C | 11°C | 111 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 7°C | 4°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.2 |
| December | 2°C | -1°C | 70 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Hakodate in May?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Hakodate?
The best months are September, August, June, July.