Nanjing weather in May (Jiangsu, China)

Is Nanjing a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Nanjing includes high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 27°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Nanjing in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 194 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Nanjing.

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

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

 

Nanjing, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 194 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nanjing.

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