Xiamen weather in May (Fujian, China)
What does the weather outlook for Xiamen look like in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
In May, Xiamen typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 28°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 22°C.
Precipitation
Xiamen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.Average sunshine
The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and August tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Xiamen climate page with graphs.
Xiamen, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
22°C
Max Temperature
28°C
Chance of Rain
55%
Precipitation
182 mm
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
82%
Sunshine
135 hours
Percentage Sunshine
32%
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?
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.
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