Yunnan weather in May
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 moderate to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In May, it is summer.
During the day the temperature is moderate 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.
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. Meanwhile, Lijiang enjoys approximately 225 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Yunnan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Yunnan's yearly weather, check out our Yunnan climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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