May weather forecastOtawara, Japan
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Otawara, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.5°C (50.9°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).Temperature
The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 14.8°C (58.6°F) to a pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F). Otawara, in the month of May, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March through May and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Otawara, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 956mm (37.64") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Otawara, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:22 and sunset at 18:52 JST.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year in Otawara, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average high temperature in May: 20.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 10.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average pressure in May: 1012.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average wind speed in May: 8.7km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average humidity in May: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, May and December (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average rainfall in May: 81mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (140mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (28mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Otawara, Japan
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (8km).





