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Otofuke Weather in May

Otofuke in May

The short of it: Otofuke in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 38 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 17° · low 6° · rain 90 mm · daylight 14 h 38 min

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

Thirty years of records give Otofuke an average May high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 90 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 38 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and September.

Against its neighbours, Otofuke runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Obihiro, 8 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Otofuke, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 38 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ObihiroHokkaido8 km S18°6°90 mm
Memuro-minamiHokkaido16 km SW17°6°87 mm
SarubetsuHokkaido17 km SE16°6°89 mm
ShihoroHokkaido20 km NNE16°5°92 mm
ShikaoiHokkaido21 km NW16°5°87 mm
IkedaHokkaido22 km ESE16°6°87 mm
ShimizuHokkaido26 km W17°6°85 mm
KamishihoroHokkaido28 km NNE16°5°94 mm

The Almanac · Otofuke Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Otofuke by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-15°51 mm7 km/h9 h 20 min✦
February-1°-14°39 mm8 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦
March4°-6°60 mm10 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April11°1°79 mm12 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May17°6°90 mm11 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
June21°11°88 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
July24°15°123 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
August25°16°146 mm8 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September22°12°156 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October16°5°103 mm8 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°-2°75 mm9 km/h9 h 39 min✦
December0°-9°69 mm8 km/h9 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Otofuke in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Otofuke in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Otofuke?

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

How long are the days in Otofuke in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 1 min in December to 15 h 20 min in June.

Does it snow in Otofuke in May?

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

What should I pack for Otofuke in May?

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

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