Shaoxing weather in May (Zhejiang, China)

What should you pack for a trip to Shaoxing in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Shaoxing usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 18°C.

Precipitation

Shaoxing in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 166 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures October generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shaoxing, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hangzhou, China (51 KM, 31 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shaoxing.

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