Weather in May in Hunan
Are you planning a trip a to Hunan in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Hunan in May?
Hunan 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 in Zhangjiajie to 29°C in Hengyang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Hengyang and 17°C in Zhangjiajie.For specific regional insights in Hunan, 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 to heavy rainfall in Hezhou with 355 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 122 hours of sunlight anticipated in Changsha. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Hunan climate page.
Where to go in Hunan in May
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit China, check out our Hunan's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hunan?
Changsha
In May Changsha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Zhangjiajie
In May Zhangjiajie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Fenghuang
In May Fenghuang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Zhuzhou
In May Zhuzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Hengyang
In May Hengyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hunan, in China.
Is May the best time to visit Hunan?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Hunan with often poor weather in Changsha.
Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Changsha. In contrast, January, February, May, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Hunan.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to China? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in China.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.