SeasonMapFurano weather in May
Japan
May in Furano: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Furano · #1369 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 22/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Furano in May
No notes yet. Open Furano on the map to add the first one.
Furano climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Furano in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyGolden Week in Japan(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Furano's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFurano's weather peaks December–February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Furano in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
28 Nov – 5 May · usuallyFurano opens in the last days of November and runs to early May. Colder and drier than the coast resorts, with a proper town at the bottom instead of a purpose-built village.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Furano — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Furano?
Furano in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Furano?
- May in Furano: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Furano on SeasonMap's comfort score (22/100).
- What is the weather like in Furano in May?
- In May, Furano averages a daily high of 17°C and a low of 7.3°C, with about 96.8 mm of rain over roughly 14.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Furano in May?
- Furano has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.
- Does it snow in Furano in May?
- Furano sees roughly 1.7 cm of snowfall in May.
Other months in Furano
Compare Furano in May
Warmer or cooler than Furano in May
Similar destinations in East Asia — May
Within 300 km: Sapporo's Cherry and plum blossom around 28 Apr – 15 May, and Niseko's Ski season around 28 Nov – 5 May.