Haikou weather in May (Hainan, China)

Planning a trip to Haikou in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Haikou generally has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can drop to 26°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Haikou in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Haikou climate page with graphs.

 

Haikou, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 132 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Haikou in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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