Hainan weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Hainan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Hainan in May?
Hainan is a region in China. May in Hainan generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Lingshui to 33°C in Danzhou. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Danzhou and 26°C in Lingshui. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Wanning with an average of 122 mm to heavy rainfall in Tunchang with 208 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hainan in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hainan climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hainan?
Sanya
In May Sanya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Haikou
In May Haikou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Qionghai
In May Qionghai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Wenchang
In May Wenchang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wanning
In May Wanning generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Hainan?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Sanya, May might be a good time to visit Hainan.
On average, the best time to visit Hainan is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sanya. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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