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Oketo Weather in May

Oketo in May

The short of it: Oketo in May averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 5° · rain 81 mm · daylight 14 h 42 min

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

May in Oketo brings afternoons near 14° and nights around 5°, with about 81 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 42 min in mid-May, 80 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Oketo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Motomachi, 13 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Oketo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 42 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MotomachiHokkaido13 km ENE15°5°78 mm
RikubetsuHokkaido26 km SSE14°5°88 mm
KitamiHokkaido28 km ENE16°6°73 mm
HonchōHokkaido35 km E14°6°79 mm
EngaruHokkaido41 km N14°5°69 mm
MotomachiHokkaido44 km ENE15°6°73 mm
ToppushiHokkaido49 km NNE13°5°63 mm
AshoroHokkaido49 km S16°6°89 mm

The Almanac · Oketo 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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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Oketo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°66 mm10 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February-4°-14°47 mm10 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March1°-8°71 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April8°0°74 mm13 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May14°5°81 mm12 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦
June18°10°81 mm10 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
July22°14°117 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August23°16°138 mm9 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September19°11°147 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°4°99 mm10 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November6°-2°80 mm10 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December-1°-9°79 mm10 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oketo in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oketo in May?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Oketo?

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

How long are the days in Oketo in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Oketo in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oketo in May?

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

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