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Shibecha Weather in May

Shibecha in May

The short of it: Shibecha in May averages a high of 14 °C (56 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 6° · rain 92 mm · daylight 14 h 40 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

May in Shibecha brings afternoons near 14° and nights around 6°, with about 92 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 40 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Shibecha runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Tsurui, 22 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Shibecha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 40 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TsuruiHokkaido22 km W14°5°94 mm
TeshikagaHokkaido23 km NNW14°6°94 mm
AkkeshiHokkaido36 km SE12°6°95 mm
KushiroHokkaido37 km SSW13°5°99 mm
NakashibetsuHokkaido45 km NE15°8°79 mm
Hamanaka-sakuraminamiHokkaido46 km ESE13°6°92 mm
ShiranukaHokkaido52 km SW13°5°96 mm
MizumotomachiHokkaido62 km N15°7°73 mm

The Almanac · Shibecha Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Shibecha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°51 mm9 km/h9 h 19 min✦
February-2°-9°40 mm10 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March3°-3°69 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April9°1°84 mm13 km/h13 h 21 min✦
May14°6°92 mm12 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦
June17°11°90 mm10 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
July20°15°126 mm9 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August22°17°130 mm9 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September20°14°154 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°7°118 mm10 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°68 mm10 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
December1°-7°67 mm9 km/h8 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shibecha in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shibecha in May?

Days average 14 °C (56 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Shibecha?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Shibecha in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Shibecha in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shibecha in May?

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

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