Sichuan weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Sichuan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sichuan in May?
Sichuan is a region in China. Sichuan has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Daocheng at 13°C and warm in Xindu at 29°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Xindu and 1°C in Daocheng.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wenjiang with an average of 63 mm to heavy rainfall in Jiuzhaigou with 161 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 123 hours of sunlight anticipated in Chengdu. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Sichuan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sichuan's yearly weather, check out our Sichuan climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Sichuan?
Chengdu
In May Chengdu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Emeishan
In May Emeishan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Jiuzhaigou
In May Jiuzhaigou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mianyang
In May Mianyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ya'an
In May Ya'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Sichuan?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Sichuan. Typically, the climate in Chengdu is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Chengdu. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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