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Sarabetsu Weather in May

Sarabetsu in May

The short of it: Sarabetsu in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 5 °C (42 °F), with 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 14 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 5° · rain 93 mm · daylight 14 h 36 min

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

May in Sarabetsu brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 5°, with about 93 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 36 min in mid-May, 77 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Sarabetsu runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Naka-satsunai, 7 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Sarabetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 36 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Naka-satsunaiHokkaido7 km NW17°6°93 mm
TaikiHokkaido19 km SSE16°6°90 mm
SarubetsuHokkaido27 km NNE16°6°89 mm
ObihiroHokkaido29 km N18°6°90 mm
Memuro-minamiHokkaido31 km NNW17°6°87 mm
ToyokoroHokkaido35 km ENE16°6°86 mm
IkedaHokkaido37 km NE16°6°87 mm
OtofukeHokkaido37 km N17°6°90 mm

The Almanac · Sarabetsu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 7° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Sarabetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°50 mm9 km/h9 h 22 min✦
February-3°-14°37 mm10 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦
March3°-7°60 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°0°82 mm13 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May17°5°93 mm12 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
June20°10°89 mm10 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
July23°15°133 mm9 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°16°132 mm9 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
September21°12°163 mm10 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October15°4°110 mm10 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦
November8°-3°74 mm10 km/h9 h 41 min✦
December-1°-11°66 mm10 km/h9 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sarabetsu in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sarabetsu in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 5 °C (42 °F), with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Sarabetsu?

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

How long are the days in Sarabetsu in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 3 min in December to 15 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Sarabetsu in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sarabetsu in May?

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

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