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Sonobe Weather in May

Sonobe in May

The short of it: Sonobe in May averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 52 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 22° · low 14° · rain 161 mm · daylight 13 h 52 min

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

May in Sonobe brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 14°, with about 161 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 161 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 52 min in mid-May, 54 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, Sonobe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Ogōri, 6 km to the SE, is 3° warmer by day.

May in Sonobe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 16 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 52 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OgōriFukuoka6 km SE25°15°144 mm
TosuSaga7 km SSE25°15°145 mm
Chikushino-shiFukuoka8 km N24°15°143 mm
DazaifuFukuoka10 km NNE24°15°145 mm
KasugaFukuoka12 km NNW24°15°139 mm
KurumeFukuoka12 km S25°15°146 mm
ŌnojōFukuoka13 km N24°15°139 mm
KatanawaFukuoka13 km NNW24°15°135 mm

The Almanac · Sonobe 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 22°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 161 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Sonobe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°1°70 mm12 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
February9°1°81 mm13 km/h10 h 57 min✦
March12°4°127 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April17°9°145 mm12 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
May22°14°161 mm10 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
June25°18°327 mm10 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
July28°22°355 mm11 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
August30°23°190 mm10 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
September26°19°194 mm10 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October21°14°102 mm11 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
November16°8°85 mm11 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
December10°3°74 mm12 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sonobe in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sonobe in May?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 161 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sonobe?

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

How long are the days in Sonobe in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 57 min in December to 14 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Sonobe in May?

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

What should I pack for Sonobe in May?

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

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