Jianchuan weather in May (China)

Planning a trip to Jianchuan in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Jianchuan generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Jianchuan in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Jianchuan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Lijiang, China (56 KM, 34 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 Jianchuan in May?

For visitors traveling to Jianchuan, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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