Chengdu weather in May (Sichuan, China)

This month is known as a warm month. The average maximum daytime temperature in Chengdu in May lies at 25.8°C (78.44°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 17.3°C (63.14°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during May is high with an average of 94mm (3.7 inchec). There are generally around 15 rainy days. The sun will show itself now and again, with 123 hours of sunshine during the entire month.

 

Chengdu, monthly averages in May

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Min Temperature 17 °C  

Max Temperature 25 °C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 94mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 123 hrs *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

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Where to go in China in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in May? Visitors traveling to Chengdu should plan on bringing a totally waterproof coat since it will often be raining. However, also bring your summer cloths because it can be very warm or even hot.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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