Jiangsu Weather in May

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

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Suzhou Nanjing Wuxi Changzhou

Thinking about venturing to Jiangsu, China this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Jiangsu in May

Jiangsu, China is a region in China. May in Jiangsu generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Qidong to 28°C (82°F) in Xuzhou. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Xuzhou and 18°C (64°F) in Qidong.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Xuzhou with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Yixing with 153 mm (6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Suzhou gets approximately 166 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Jiangsu by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February11°C (52°F) March16°C (61°F) April21°C (70°F) May27°C (81°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September29°C (84°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jiangsu in May

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

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 Jiangsu

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

Temperature range in Jiangsu (May)

Precipitation variation in Jiangsu (May)

Suzhou

In May Suzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
166 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
287 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Suzhou →

Nanjing

In May Nanjing generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
194 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Nanjing →

Wuxi

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
166 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Wuxi →

Changzhou

In May Changzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
170 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
260 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Changzhou →

Kunshan

In May Kunshan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
166 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
283 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Suzhou 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Nanjing 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Wuxi 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Changzhou 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Kunshan 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Nantong 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)

Jiangsu weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Jiangsu, China generally has pleasant weather conditions. Suzhou sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Suzhou peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in May, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

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

Suzhou typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 140 mm (5.5 in) on average across Jiangsu, China.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Jiangsu, China?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Suzhou, May might be a good time to visit Jiangsu, China.

On average, the best time to visit Jiangsu, China is in September and October with generally perfect weather in Suzhou. In contrast, January, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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