Xining weather in May (Qinghai, China)

What does the weather outlook for Xining look like in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During May, Xining usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 4°C at night.

Precipitation

Xining in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 246 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Xining, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 55%  

Windspeed 2 m/s  

Sunshine 246 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Xining, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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