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Shigatse weather in May (Tibet, China)

What can you expect from the weather in Shigatse during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Shigatse generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Shigatse in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June typically offers the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shigatse, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 25%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  

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 Shigatse in May?

For visitors traveling to Shigatse, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

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

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