Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Hangzhou with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Hangzhou in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Hangzhou with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 0°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 18°C, with nights close to 3°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Hangzhou will be around 17°C, with nights close to 4°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 189 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. Of the total precipitation, about 17 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
There’s an average 71% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Hangzhou. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Hangzhou in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
189 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
22 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
17 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
9 days | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Hangzhou?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Hangzhou. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
The typhoon season in Hangzhou runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Hangzhou in May
With 27°C, Hangzhou hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -12°C to a high of 8°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Hangzhou
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Hangzhou, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Hangzhou
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Hangzhou, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 22 days of rain in Hangzhou.
Daily Snowfall in May in Hangzhou
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Hangzhou, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Hangzhou
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Hangzhou, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Hangzhou Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Hangzhou, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Hangzhou Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Hangzhou, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Hangzhou per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Hangzhou, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Hangzhou
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Hangzhou. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Hangzhou by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hangzhou. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
