Nanjing weather in May (China)

Is Nanjing a good destination in May, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Nanjing includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Nanjing in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 243 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February, October, November and December typically offer 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 Nanjing climate page with graphs.

 

Nanjing, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 243 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

Data from: Xiamen, China (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in China in May

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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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