Gansu Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gansu, China in May.

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Lanzhou Dunhuang Zhangye Jiayuguan

Planning a journey to Gansu, China this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Gansu in May

Gansu, China is a region in China. Gansu, China offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Xiahe at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Dunhuang at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Dunhuang and 0°C (32°F) in Xiahe.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gansu, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 6 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in Xiahe with 110 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Lanzhou enjoys about 246 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Gansu by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gansu — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lanzhou)

January2°C (36°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gansu in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gansu.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gansu

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Gansu, China?

Temperature range in Gansu (May)

Precipitation variation in Gansu (May)

Lanzhou

In May Lanzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
246 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lanzhou →

Dunhuang

In May Dunhuang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
320 hours
313 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dunhuang →

Zhangye

In May Zhangye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Zhangye →

Jiayuguan

In May Jiayuguan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.4 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jiayuguan →

Pingliang

In May Pingliang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gansu in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lanzhou 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Dunhuang 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Zhangye 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Jiayuguan 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Pingliang 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Xiahe 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

Gansu weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gansu, China in May?

May in Gansu, China brings perfect weather. In Lanzhou, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Gansu, China in May?

Average temperatures in Gansu, China during May range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Lanzhou.

Does Gansu, China get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Gansu, China during May, with Lanzhou averaging close to 45 mm (1.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Gansu, China?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Gansu, China. Typically, the climate in Lanzhou is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lanzhou. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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