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Rittō Weather in May

Rittō in May

The short of it: Rittō in May averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 14° · rain 143 mm · daylight 13 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rittō an average May high of 24°, a low of 14° and some 143 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 24°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 143 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 59 min in mid-May, 58 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; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Rittō runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Kusatsu, 3 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Rittō, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 59 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KusatsuShiga3 km WSW24°14°143 mm
MoriyamaShiga5 km NNW24°14°141 mm
ŌtsuShiga12 km WSW23°14°142 mm
KōkaShiga15 km ESE23°13°146 mm
YoukaichiShiga21 km ENE23°13°146 mm
KyotoKyoto22 km W25°14°142 mm
UjiKyoto24 km SW24°14°138 mm
IgaMie32 km SSE23°13°144 mm

The Almanac · Rittō Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 24°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 143 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Rittō by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°0°81 mm7 km/h10 h 2 min✦
February10°1°75 mm8 km/h10 h 52 min✦
March13°3°112 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April19°8°128 mm9 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
May24°14°143 mm9 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
June27°18°187 mm8 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
July31°23°197 mm6 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦
August33°24°130 mm8 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦
September29°20°185 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October23°14°157 mm7 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
November17°7°77 mm7 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
December11°3°74 mm8 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rittō in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rittō in May?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 24°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 143 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rittō?

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

How long are the days in Rittō 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 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Rittō in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rittō in May?

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

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