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Houxi weather in May (Fujian, China)

How's the weather trend in Houxi as May approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Houxi typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Houxi in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February, March, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Houxi, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 205 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 32% *  
* Data from: Xiamen, China (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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.

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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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