The weather in May in Sanya

It's hot in May in Sanya with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Sanya. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Sanya, China. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2023, Sanya reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 386 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Sanya

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sanya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Sanya New York
Average temperature 32°C 22°C
Max. temperature 34°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 386 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 28 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Sanya with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sanya is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Sanya, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Sanya

Temperature in May in Sanya over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Sanya, China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Sanya

Total precipitation in May in Sanya over the years

Daily UV index in May in Sanya

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sanya, 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.

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Average weather in Sanya by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sanya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.