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Tennō Weather in May

Tennō in May

The short of it: Tennō in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 14 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 11° · rain 96 mm · daylight 14 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

May in Tennō brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 11°, with about 96 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 11°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 22 min in mid-May, 69 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Tennō runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Katagami, 4 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Tennō, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 22 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KatagamiAkita4 km SE19°11°96 mm
HamaikawaAkita9 km E19°11°96 mm
OgaAkita11 km WSW18°11°98 mm
HachirougataAkita11 km ENE19°11°97 mm
GojōnomeAkita13 km ENE19°11°97 mm
KitaAkita14 km N19°11°98 mm
MoritakeAkita24 km NNE19°11°98 mm
AkitaAkita24 km SSE20°11°97 mm
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The Almanac · Tennō 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 19°; nights run about 11°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Tennō by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°126 mm18 km/h9 h 38 min✦
February4°-2°101 mm17 km/h10 h 38 min✦
March7°1°96 mm17 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April14°5°96 mm15 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
May19°11°96 mm13 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
June23°16°115 mm12 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦
July26°20°166 mm12 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦
August28°21°136 mm12 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦
September24°17°157 mm12 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October19°10°154 mm13 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
November12°5°149 mm15 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
December6°0°161 mm17 km/h9 h 21 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tennō in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tennō in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 11°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Tennō?

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

How long are the days in Tennō in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 21 min in December to 14 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Tennō in May?

Hardly — May nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tennō in May?

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

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