Xichang weather in May (Sichuan, China)

Interested in knowing the climate of Xichang in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Xichang typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Xichang in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

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

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

 

Xichang, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

For visitors traveling to Xichang, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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