Sapporo Weather in May
Japan · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (61°F)
Avg low6°C (43°F)
Rainfall78 mm (3.1 in)
RatingGood 7.3/10
In May, Sapporo has average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F). May is spring in Japan. The month is moderately rainy, with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain spread over 11 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 14.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Sapporo?
May is a good time to visit Sapporo (7.3/10), though June is even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (61°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C (43°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (51°F) |
| Rainfall | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 70% |
| Daylight | 14.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.5 km/h |
| vs April | 7°C warmer than April, with 13 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Sapporo in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Sapporo weather in other months
Jan-3°C / -9°C106 mmPoorFeb-3°C / -9°C84 mmPoorMar1°C / -5°C74 mmPoorApr9°C / 0°C65 mmFairMay16°C / 6°C78 mmGoodJun21°C / 11°C92 mmExcellentJul25°C / 16°C118 mmFairAug26°C / 18°C170 mmPoorSep22°C / 13°C132 mmGoodOct15°C / 6°C126 mmPoorNov7°C / 0°C135 mmPoorDec-1°C / -6°C129 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit SapporoJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Sendai20°C · 100 mm
- Saitama24°C · 132 mm
- Tokyo23°C · 161 mm
- Kawasaki23°C · 161 mm
- Yokohama23°C · 152 mm
- Nagoya23°C · 177 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.