Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in China with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for China 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 China with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in China will be around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 135 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 52% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for China. 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.
China in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
135 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 8 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 China?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in China. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in China runs from June to November.
Temperature records for China in May
With 36°C, China hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in China
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in China, 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 China
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for China, 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 16 days of rain in China.
Daily UV Index in May in China
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in China, 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 China Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in China, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in China Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in China, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for China
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in China. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in China by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for China. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
