Temperature in China in May

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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in China in May?

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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Best Places to Visit in China in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

China temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in China in May?

Beijing averages a daytime high of 30°C (86°F) in May, which is high for China.

How cold does it get at night in China in May?

Beijing sees nighttime lows close to 15°C (59°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in China?

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).

What is the coldest city in May in China?

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).

How much sun does China get in May?

Beijing usually sees around 270 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

What is the water temperature in May?

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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