What is the weather like in Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in May?

In May, Niseko averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Nozawa Onsen averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 153 mm.

Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in May

Niseko and Nozawa Onsen are nearly tied in May — 20 vs 22 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is nice, rainy, clean air; Nozawa Onsen is nice, soaked, clean air.

Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen — May climate, side by side

	🇯🇵 Niseko	🇯🇵 Nozawa Onsen
Comfort score	20/100 (F)	22/100 (F)
Feels-like high	18°C	21°C
Avg high / low	18° / 7°	21° / 9°
Rainfall	84 mm	153 mm
Rainy days	12	16
Humidity	78%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	44	50

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Niseko 🇯🇵 Japannice, rainy, clean air · best January20
Nozawa Onsen 🇯🇵 Japannice, soaked, clean air · best February22

Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in May — FAQ

Is May better in Niseko or Nozawa Onsen?: Niseko and Nozawa Onsen are nearly tied in May — 20 vs 22 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is nice, rainy, clean air; Nozawa Onsen is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in May?: In May, Niseko averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Nozawa Onsen averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 153 mm.