ChinaAverage weather for Hunan in May
It's warm in May in Hunan with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 22°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Hunan with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 19°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
Since it cools down at night, it’s a good idea to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Hunan is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended.
In May, there is an average of 214 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Hunan in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
28°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
30°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
25°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
214 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
16 days | 14 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 Hunan?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Hunan. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
The typhoon season in Hunan runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2023, Hunan reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Hunan
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Hunan, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Hunan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Hunan, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed 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 it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 16 days of precipitation in Hunan.
Daily UV index in May in Hunan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Hunan, 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 Hunan over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Hunan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Hunan over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Hunan, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Hunan
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hunan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Hunan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hunan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
