Foshan weather in May (Guangdong, China)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Foshan during May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Foshan tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 31°C. At night, they generally drop to 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Foshan in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 288 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 106 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Foshan. January, February, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Foshan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 288 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 106 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Guangzhou, China (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in China in May

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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