Sōma in May

6.5out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
11Rainy days (121 mm)
14:02 hDaylight
04:31Sunrise · 18:34 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

6° 3° J 6° 3° F 9° 4° M 13° 9° A 16° 13° M 20° 17° J 23° 21° J 25° 23° A 23° 21° S 19° 15° O 14° 10° N 9° 5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 6°C3°C63 mm 8– – 5.5
February 6°C3°C53 mm 8– – 5.5
March 9°C4°C98 mm 11– – 5.4
April 13°C9°C113 mm 10– – 6.1
May 16°C13°C121 mm 11– – 6.5
June 20°C17°C140 mm 13– – 6.6
July 23°C21°C187 mm 16– – 6.5
August 25°C23°C149 mm 13– – 7.0
September 23°C21°C196 mm 14– – 6.7
October 19°C15°C188 mm 12– – 6.5
November 14°C10°C77 mm 8– – 6.7
December 9°C5°C58 mm 8– – 5.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Sōma in May?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 13°C.

When is the best time to visit Sōma?

The best months are August, September, November, June.