Weather in May in Yunnan
Planning a getaway to Yunnan 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 Yunnan in May?
Yunnan is a region in China. Yunnan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Deqen at 12°C and very warm in Jinghong at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Jinghong and 3°C in Deqen.For a closer look at conditions across Yunnan, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Weishan with an average of 98 mm to heavy rainfall in Ruili with 225 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lijiang usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Yunnan climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Yunnan?
Lijiang
In May Lijiang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kunming
In May Kunming generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Shangri-La
In May Shangri-La generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Jinghong
In May Jinghong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Xishuangbanna
In May Xishuangbanna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Yunnan?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Yunnan with overall pleasant weather in Lijiang. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Yunnan is in April with generally perfect weather in Lijiang. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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