Weather in May in Shanxi
Planning a getaway to Shanxi this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Shanxi in May?
Shanxi is a region in China. In May, Shanxi experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Taihuai at 19°C to warm in Yuncheng at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Yuncheng and 7°C in Taihuai.For a closer look at conditions across Shanxi, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pingyao with an average of 38 mm to moderate rainfall in Taihuai with 68 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Taiyuan enjoys close to 267 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Shanxi climate page.
Where to go in Shanxi in May
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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 Shanxi's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanxi?
Taiyuan
In May Taiyuan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Pingyao
In May Pingyao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Datong
In May Datong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Linfen
In May Linfen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Yuncheng
In May Yuncheng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanxi, in China.
Is May the best time to visit Shanxi?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Shanxi with overall perfect weather in Taiyuan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Shanxi is in May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Taiyuan. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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