Shangri-La weather in May (Yunnan, China)
What should you pack for a trip to Shangri-La in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.
Temperatures
The month of May in Shangri-La typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.
Precipitation
Shangri-La in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.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 Temperature
5°C
Max Temperature
15°C
Chance of Rain
47%
Precipitation
106 mm
Rainy days
14 days
Humidity
66%
Where to go in China in May
Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
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.
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