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Katō Weather in May

Katō in May

The short of it: Katō in May averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 59 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 23° · low 13° · rain 132 mm · daylight 13 h 59 min

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

May in Katō brings afternoons near 23° and nights around 13°, with about 132 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 23°, with nights near 13°. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 59 min in mid-May, 57 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, Katō runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Miki, 14 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Katō, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 59 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MikiHyōgo14 km SSW24°14°129 mm
SandachōHyōgo19 km ESE23°13°133 mm
Kakogawachō-honmachiHyōgo25 km SW24°14°127 mm
TakasagoHyōgo28 km SW24°14°127 mm
KobeHyōgo30 km SSE24°15°128 mm
AkashiHyōgo30 km S24°14°128 mm
HimejiHyōgo32 km WSW24°13°129 mm
TakarazukaHyōgo33 km ESE24°14°129 mm

The Almanac · Katō Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 23°, with nights near 13°. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Katō by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°0°62 mm9 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
February9°0°69 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March12°3°106 mm10 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April18°8°118 mm10 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
May23°13°132 mm10 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
June26°18°165 mm9 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
July30°22°162 mm10 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦
August32°24°93 mm10 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
September27°19°178 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October22°13°137 mm9 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
November16°7°74 mm8 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
December10°2°70 mm9 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Katō in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Katō in May?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 23°, with nights near 13°. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Katō?

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

How long are the days in Katō in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 49 min in December to 14 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Katō in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Katō in May?

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

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