The weather in May in China
It's warm in May in China with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 17°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in China. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much 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 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 42°C in 2014, China reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 32 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for China
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in China. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| China | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 32 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in China with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 28°C, with nights around 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in China is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
The typhoon season in China runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in China
Temperature in May in China over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in 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 China
Total precipitation in May in China over the years
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.
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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.