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Abu Weather in May

Abu in May

The short of it: Abu in May averages a high of 22 °C (71 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 14° · rain 152 mm · daylight 13 h 57 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & October

May in Abu brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 14°, with about 152 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 57 min in mid-May, 56 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Abu runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Hagi, 12 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Abu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 57 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HagiYamaguchi12 km SSW22°14°162 mm
NagatoYamaguchi28 km WSW22°15°146 mm
TsuwanoShimane28 km E21°13°166 mm
OkuganoShimane35 km ESE20°12°175 mm
YamaguchiYamaguchi35 km S23°14°171 mm
MasudaShimane40 km ENE23°14°143 mm
MineYamaguchi42 km SSW22°14°159 mm
Ogōri-shimogōYamaguchi45 km S23°14°164 mm

The Almanac · Abu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Abu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°3°86 mm15 km/h10 h 5 min✦
February10°3°79 mm15 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
March13°5°135 mm14 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April17°9°149 mm13 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
May22°14°152 mm12 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
June25°18°235 mm10 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
July29°23°262 mm13 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August30°24°138 mm13 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
September27°20°176 mm12 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October22°14°103 mm12 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
November17°9°84 mm12 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
December12°4°83 mm15 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Abu in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Abu in May?

Days average 22 °C (71 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Abu?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Abu in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 51 min in December to 14 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Abu in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Abu in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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