May weather forecast
Shenyang, China

The month of May in Shenyang is synonymous with the advent of summer heat. The mercury reading rises, and the city adopts a noticeably warmer climate than the preceding months. It marks the shift into hot and humid conditions with temperature fluctuations from 11.2°C (52.2°F) to 23°C (73.4°F). Accompanying this change, daylight hours extend, highlighting the city’s early summer splendors. This weather serves as a prelude to the hotter and more humid ambiance that June will establish.

Temperature

May's arrival in Shenyang signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's enjoyable 16.5°C (61.7°F) to a warm 23°C (73.4°F). In the month of May, Shenyang's average low-temperature falls to a cool 11.2°C (52.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Shenyang is 55%.

Rainfall

In Shenyang, in May, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shenyang, there are 89.3 rainfall days, and 690mm (27.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 04:42 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:14 and sunset at 19:13 CST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In Shenyang, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.