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Ōma Weather in May

Ōma in May

The short of it: Ōma in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 9° · rain 91 mm · daylight 14 h 30 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & September

Thirty years of records give Ōma an average May high of 16°, a low of 9° and some 91 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 16°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 30 min in mid-May, 73 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and September.

Against its neighbours, Ōma runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Furukamaya, 5 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ōma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 16 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 30 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FurukamayaAomori5 km ESE16°9°90 mm
SaiAomori11 km SSW16°9°90 mm
HakodateHokkaido31 km NNW17°9°99 mm
MutsuAomori37 km SE18°8°84 mm
KamiisoHokkaido39 km NW16°9°97 mm
HokutoHokkaido39 km NW16°9°97 mm
Oshima-shiriuchiHokkaido41 km WNW16°10°93 mm
KikonaiHokkaido44 km WNW16°9°94 mm
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The Almanac · Ōma 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 4° from April to about 16°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Ōma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°105 mm16 km/h9 h 29 min✦
February3°-3°75 mm16 km/h10 h 33 min✦
March6°-1°71 mm17 km/h11 h 49 min✦
April12°5°75 mm16 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
May16°9°91 mm14 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
June19°13°91 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
July23°17°136 mm12 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
August25°19°143 mm12 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
September22°16°159 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October18°10°109 mm14 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦
November11°4°118 mm16 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦
December5°-1°124 mm18 km/h9 h 11 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ōma in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ōma in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 16°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ōma?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and September.

How long are the days in Ōma in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 11 min in December to 15 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Ōma in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ōma in May?

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

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