The weather in May in Tibet

It's pleasantly warm in May in Tibet with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Tibet, 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 33°C in 2016, Tibet reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 7,7 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Tibet

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

May weather comparison

  Tibet New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 24°C 28°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 91 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days
Total snowfall 7,7 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 5 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Tibet with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Tibet is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Tibet runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Tibet

Temperature in May in Tibet over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Tibet, 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 Tibet

Total precipitation in May in Tibet over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Tibet

Snowfall in May in Tibet per year

Daily UV index in May in Tibet

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Tibet, 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 Tibet by month

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