Jiuzhaigou weather in May (Sichuan, China)

What can you expect from the weather in Jiuzhaigou during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Jiuzhaigou generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Jiuzhaigou in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Jiuzhaigou. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Jiuzhaigou, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 161 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  

Where to go in China in May

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

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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 Jiuzhaigou in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
3/10

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