Hangzhou weather in May (Zhejiang, China)

How's the weather trend in Hangzhou as May approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Hangzhou typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 18°C.

Precipitation

Hangzhou in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October typically offers the best circumstances. While January, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hangzhou, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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. 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

Interested in more climate information?

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