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Zhejiang Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Zhejiang, China in May.

Thinking about venturing to Zhejiang, China this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Zhejiang in May

Zhejiang, China is a region in China. May in Zhejiang generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Shengsi at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Jinhua at 28°C (82°F). At night it cools down to 18°C (64°F) in Jinhua and 18°C (64°F) in Shengsi.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Zhejiang, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Shengsi with an average of 132 mm (5.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Thousand Island Lake with 220 mm (8.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Hangzhou gets approximately 166 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Zhejiang by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zhejiang — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hangzhou)

Best Places to Visit in Zhejiang in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Zhejiang.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Zhejiang

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Zhejiang, China?

Temperature range in Zhejiang (May)

Precipitation variation in Zhejiang (May)

Hangzhou

In May Hangzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
166 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
326 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Jiashan

In May Jiashan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
166 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
299 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Ningbo

In May Ningbo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
158 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
308 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Tongxiang

In May Tongxiang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
166 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
317 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Zhoushan

In May Zhoushan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
171 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
273 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Zhejiang in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hangzhou 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Jiashan 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Ningbo 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Tongxiang 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Zhoushan 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Yiwu 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)

Zhejiang weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Zhejiang, China in May?

In May, Zhejiang, China generally has pleasant weather conditions. Hangzhou sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Zhejiang, China in May?

Daytime temperatures in Hangzhou peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Zhejiang, China get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Zhejiang, China peaks during May. Hangzhou averages roughly 163 mm (6.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Zhejiang, China?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Hangzhou, May might be a good time to visit Zhejiang, China.

Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Hangzhou. On the other hand, the weather in January, June, July and August tend to be poor.

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