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Ōtsuka Weather in May

Ōtsuka in May

The short of it: Ōtsuka in May averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 2 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 24° · low 15° · rain 133 mm · daylight 14 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ōtsuka an average May high of 24°, a low of 15° and some 133 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 24°, with nights near 15°. Wet spells are common — about 133 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 2 min in mid-May, 59 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, Ōtsuka runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Itabashi, 3 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ōtsuka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 19 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 2 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ItabashiTokyo3 km NNW24°15°133 mm
KitaTokyo3 km N24°15°131 mm
ShinjukuTokyo4 km SSW23°15°134 mm
ToshimaTokyo4 km NNE24°15°131 mm
TaitoTokyo5 km ESE23°15°131 mm
ArakawaTokyo5 km ENE24°15°131 mm
TokyoTokyo5 km SW24°15°137 mm
NakanoTokyo6 km WSW24°15°137 mm

The Almanac · Ōtsuka 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 24°, with nights near 15°. Wet spells are common — about 133 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Ōtsuka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°2°51 mm15 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
February11°2°55 mm15 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
March14°5°100 mm16 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April19°10°114 mm15 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
May24°15°133 mm14 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
June26°19°165 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
July30°23°164 mm12 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦
August31°24°144 mm11 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦
September28°21°192 mm13 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October22°15°212 mm15 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦
November17°9°81 mm14 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
December12°4°55 mm14 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ōtsuka in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ōtsuka in May?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 24°, with nights near 15°. Wet spells are common — about 133 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ōtsuka?

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

How long are the days in Ōtsuka in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 45 min in December to 14 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Ōtsuka in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ōtsuka in May?

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

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