Weather in May in Jiangsu
Thinking about venturing to Jiangsu 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 Jiangsu in May?
Jiangsu 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 in Qidong to 28°C in Xuzhou. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Xuzhou and 18°C in Qidong.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Xuzhou with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Yixing with 153 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 166 hours of sunlight anticipated in Suzhou. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in Jiangsu, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Jiangsu's yearly weather, check out our Jiangsu climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Jiangsu?
Suzhou
In May Suzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Nanjing
In May Nanjing generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Wuxi
In May Wuxi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Changzhou
In May Changzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kunshan
In May Kunshan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jiangsu, in China.
Is May the best time to visit Jiangsu?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Suzhou, May might be a good time to visit Jiangsu.
On average, the best time to visit Jiangsu is in September and October with generally perfect weather in Suzhou. In contrast, January and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
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