China weather in May
What is the weather like in China in May?
The weather conditions in China in May vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in China, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Bomi with 6°C (44°F) to very high in Chengmai with 34°C (92°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Chengmai and -1°C (30°F) in Bomi. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in May varies from almost none in Ejin with an average of 3.2mm (0.13 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Heping with 467mm (18 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of China, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Average weather in Beijing
In May Beijing generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Shanghai
In May Shanghai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Guangzhou
In May Guangzhou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Chengdu
In May Chengdu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (65°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Xi'an
In May Xi'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to go to China?
In our opinion May is a good time to visit China with commonly pleasant weather in Beijing. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit China is in April, September and October with generally perfect weather in Beijing.
The worst months are January and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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