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Temperature in China in May

May in China has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Bomi with 6°C to very high temperatures in Chengmai with 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Chengmai and -1°C 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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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • 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 and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 25°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in China?
    • In our database, Bomi is the chilliest city in May in China. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 6°C, while the nighttime lows hover around -1°C.

  • How much sun does China get in May?
    • The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 270 hours of sunshine in Beijing. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 19°C in Wenzhou this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

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