Dunhuang weather in May (Gansu, China)

Will it be warm or cold in Dunhuang this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Dunhuang in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 28°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Dunhuang in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about a single day with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 320 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dunhuang climate page with graphs.

 

Dunhuang, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 6 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 33%  

Sunshine 320 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 72%  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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