Shangri-La weather in May (Yunnan, China)

Planning a trip to Shangri-La in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Shangri-La generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Shangri-La in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shangri-La climate page with graphs.

 

Shangri-La, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Shangri-La in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shangri-La.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.