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Zhongshan weather in May (Guangdong, China)

Interested in knowing the climate of Zhongshan in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of May in Zhongshan typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Zhongshan in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 254 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 136 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Zhongshan. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Zhongshan, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 254 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 136 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Macau, China (37 KM, 23 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.

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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

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