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Ashoro Weather in May

Ashoro in May

The short of it: Ashoro in May averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 89 mm · daylight 14 h 39 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Ashoro brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 6°, with about 89 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 16°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 39 min in mid-May, 78 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Ashoro runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Kamihonbetsu, 12 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ashoro, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 13 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 39 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KamihonbetsuHokkaido12 km SSE16°6°88 mm
KamishihoroHokkaido21 km W16°5°94 mm
ShihoroHokkaido25 km WSW16°5°92 mm
RikubetsuHokkaido31 km NNE14°5°88 mm
IkedaHokkaido36 km SSW16°6°87 mm
OtofukeHokkaido39 km SW17°6°90 mm
SarubetsuHokkaido44 km SSW16°6°89 mm
ObihiroHokkaido45 km SW18°6°90 mm

The Almanac · Ashoro Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 16°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Ashoro by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°59 mm8 km/h9 h 19 min✦
February-2°-13°42 mm8 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March3°-7°73 mm10 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°76 mm12 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May16°6°89 mm12 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦
June19°10°83 mm9 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
July23°15°118 mm8 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August24°16°139 mm8 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September20°12°152 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°4°102 mm9 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°-2°70 mm9 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
December-1°-10°73 mm8 km/h8 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ashoro in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ashoro in May?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 16°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Ashoro?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Ashoro in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Ashoro in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ashoro in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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