Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across China this May.
China, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 6°C (43°F) in Bomi to 34°C (93°F) in Chengmai. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Chengmai and -1°C (30°F) in Bomi.
Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in China on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
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Beijing averages a daytime high of 30°C (86°F) in May, which is high for China.
Beijing sees nighttime lows close to 15°C (59°F) in May.
Chengmai tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 25°C (77°F).
The coldest city in May in China is Bomi when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 6°C (43°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -1°C (30°F).
Beijing usually sees around 270 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
The water temperature averages approximately 19°C (66°F) in Wenzhou this month, so still a bit cool to swim, though some enjoy a chilly dive.
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