May weather forecast
China

With the arrival of May, China witnesses the spring season's climax, preparing for the imminent arrival of summer. Temperatures continue their upward trend across the country, with the precipitation pattern revealing a complex picture due to the influence of the monsoonal rains.

In the northern regions, including Beijing, May ushers in a substantial increase in temperature. The average values range from 14°C (57.2°F) to 26°C (78.8°F), as the spring warmth matures into a summery ambiance. Harbin, in the northeast, similarly records temperature increases, indicating the substantial retreat of its notorious winter cold.

Southern China witnesses a more pronounced increase in warmth during May. Cities like Guangzhou record temperatures from 23°C (73.4°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), heralding the onset of the hot and humid summer. Yunnan, in the southwest, maintains a relatively comfortable climate despite the heat elsewhere, though temperatures do rise slightly from April.

May also marks the beginning of the monsoonal rains, especially in the southeastern parts of the country. This arrival initiates a period of significant rainfall, laying the groundwork for the intensive wet season to come. However, the western and northern regions continue to receive minimal rainfall.

Meanwhile, the high-altitude regions experience further warming. Mount Everest, for instance, sees temperatures climb, but they remain well below freezing, ranging from -15.9°C (3.4°F) to -29.1°C (-20.4°F). The snowfall continues to decrease, and the region enters a phase of relative dryness before the monsoonal rains arrive.

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• Beijing - May »
  On the first day of May sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:08. In Beijing during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.6 days and collects up to 572mm (22.52") of precipitation.
• Shanghai - May »
  In Shanghai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.8 days and collects up to 1166mm (45.91") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Shanghai, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 18:33.
• Guangzhou - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Guangzhou are April through June, with an average relative humidity of 84%. The months with the highest humidity in Guangzhou are April through June, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
• Shenzhen - May »
  In Shenzhen during May, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 237mm (9.33") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Shenzhen, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:04 CST.
• Chengdu - May »
  The least humid month in Chengdu is May, with an average relative humidity of 56%. In Chengdu during May, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.
• Hangzhou - May »
  In Hangzhou in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Hangzhou sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:37.
• Wuhan - May »
  In Wuhan during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.7 days and collects up to 1269mm (49.96") of precipitation. In Wuhan in May, during 13.2 rainfall days, 164mm (6.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Xi'an - May »
  On the last day of May, in Xi'an sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 19:50 CST. In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 19:28.
• Nanjing - May »
  On the first day of May in Nanjing sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 18:45. Throughout the year, in Nanjing there are 125 rainfall days, and 1048mm (41.26") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Chongqing - May »
  In Chongqing during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.3 days and collects up to 571mm (22.48") of precipitation. In Chongqing in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation.
• Tianjin - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Tianjin sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 19:30 CST. On the last day of May, in Tianjin, China, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 19:30 CST.
• Suzhou - May »
  In Suzhou, China, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.5 days and collects up to 811mm (31.93") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Suzhou, China, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:36.