Shaanxi weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Shaanxi 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 Shaanxi in May?
Shaanxi is a region in China. May in Shaanxi generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Baoji to 29°C in Xi'an. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Xi'an and 12°C in Baoji.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lintong with an average of 63 mm to high rainfall in Shiquan with 101 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 168 hours of sunlight expected in Xi'an. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Shaanxi for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shaanxi climate page.
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Average weather in Xi'an
In May Xi'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Xianyang
In May Xianyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chang'an
In May Chang'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lintong
In May Lintong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Baoji
In May Baoji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Shaanxi?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Shaanxi with overall perfect weather in Xi'an.
On average, the best time to visit Shaanxi is in April, May and October with generally perfect weather in Xi'an. On the other hand, the months of January, July and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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