May weather forecast
Xining, China

As May begins in Xining, the transition to summer becomes palpable, adding a balmy hue to the spring's fading colors. The highest temperature now touches 19.8°C (67.6°F), supporting the trend of warming up. The total rainfall for this month escalates to a hefty 43mm (1.69"), signaling May's arrival into the city's monsoon regime. Daylight hours peak for the first time this year, matching stride with the incrementally increasing sunshine duration. The UV index stays at an annual high, enforcing the importance of sun protection during outdoor activities.

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a moderate 15.9°C (60.6°F) in April to a comfortable 19.8°C (67.6°F). The average low-temperature reading in May for Xining reflects a significant fall from the daytime highs, stabilizing at a frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Humidity

In Xining, the average relative humidity in May is 53%.

Rainfall

In Xining, China, in May, during 10.7 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Xining, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.9 days and collects up to 374mm (14.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 20:25 CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Xining.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Xining is 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 11 transforms into the following instructions:
Carry out all important precautions, unprotected skin could get burns in no time. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.