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Hunan Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Hunan, China in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Hunan in May

Hunan, China is a region in China. May in Hunan generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Zhangjiajie to 29°C (84°F) in Hengyang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Hengyang and 17°C (63°F) in Zhangjiajie.

For specific regional insights in Hunan, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Changde with an average of 184 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Hezhou with 355 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Changsha receives about 122 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Hunan in May

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

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 Hunan

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

Temperature range in Hunan (May)

Precipitation variation in Hunan (May)

Changsha

In May Changsha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
122 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
247 mm (9.7 in)
276 mm (11 in)
314 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Changsha →

Zhangjiajie

In May Zhangjiajie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
256 mm (10 in)
314 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Zhangjiajie →

Fenghuang

In May Fenghuang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
293 mm (12 in)
337 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Fenghuang →

Zhuzhou

In May Zhuzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
122 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
274 mm (11 in)
288 mm (11 in)
334 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zhuzhou →

Hengyang

In May Hengyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
225 mm (8.9 in)
261 mm (10 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Hengyang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hunan, in China.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Changsha 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 276 mm (11 in)
Zhangjiajie 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Fenghuang 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 293 mm (12 in)
Zhuzhou 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 288 mm (11 in)
Hengyang 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 261 mm (10 in)
Yueyang 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)

Hunan weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Hunan, China in May. The popular destination of Changsha averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Changsha peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Hunan, China peaks during May. Changsha averages roughly 276 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Hunan, China?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Hunan, China with often poor weather in Changsha.

Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Changsha. In contrast, January, February, May, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Hunan.

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