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Hakodate weather in May

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Hakodate May weather at a glance

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In May, Hakodate averages 12.4°C, with typical highs of 16.1°C and lows of 8.6°C. The historical average is 13 wet days and 80% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in May, it is 4.2°C cooler than Seoul, with 4 more wet days.

Hakodate May temperature & humidity

Average12.4°CHigh 16.1° / low 8.6°
Humidity80%
Wet days13 days42% of days
Day–night range7.5°

Hakodate May rain & wet days

Wet days13 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days42%Not a forecast probability

Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Hakodate in May

Wear long sleeves with a light jacket or cardigan that is easy to remove during the day. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

  • DaytimeLong sleeves and a light jacket · average high 16.1°C
  • Morning & eveningLong sleeves with a jacket or cardigan · average low 8.6°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Light jacket or cardiganLong-sleeve topsCompact umbrella
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Hakodate May sunrise & sunset times

2026 May · Local time (Asia/Tokyo)

Sunrise on the 15th04:18
Sunset on the 15th18:50
Daylight duration14h 32m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-05-0104:3418:3514h 1m
2026-05-1504:1818:5014h 32m
2026-05-3104:0619:0414h 59m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup

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Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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May weather by year

May 202412.5°15 wet days, 79% humidity
May 202512.3°11 wet days, 81% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

113°1°
216°9°18mm
314°10°12mm
413°8°5.4mm
515°8°2.7mm
613°7°
713°7°6.6mm
816°7°
915°8°
1016°11°2.3mm
1116°9°2.9mm
1215°8°
1317°9°
1418°10°
1518°10°
1620°11°
1721°14°
1815°9°
1916°7°
2017°10°2.9mm
2116°9°
2215°10°2.5mm
2316°8°
2414°8°
2511°10°24mm
2614°10°4.3mm
2715°9°
2817°9°
2919°10°
3019°11°
3115°10°

Frequently asked questions

What is Hakodate weather like in May?

In May, Hakodate averages 12.4°C, with typical highs of 16.1°C and lows of 8.6°C. The historical average is 13 wet days and 80% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is fair.

Does it rain a lot in Hakodate in May?

There are about 13 wet days in May. A compact umbrella is still useful.

What should I wear in Hakodate in May?

Wear long sleeves with a light jacket or cardigan that is easy to remove during the day. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

What are the best months to visit Hakodate?

Recent weather data rates June, September, October among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Hakodate weather in May in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Hakodate in May?

On 2026-05-15, calculated sunrise is 04:18 and sunset is 18:50 in local time (Asia/Tokyo). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations