Lanzhou weather in May (Gansu, China)

Interested in knowing the climate of Lanzhou in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During May, Lanzhou experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Lanzhou in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 246 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Lanzhou. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Lanzhou, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 52%  

Sunshine 246 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

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?

For visitors traveling to Lanzhou, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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