May weather forecast
Lanzhou, China

May is the gateway to the warm half of the year in Lanzhou, China. Ambient temperatures slowly ascend into the comfortable zone of 9°C (48.2°F) to 22°C (71.6°F). A slight elevation in rainfall hours coupled with similar sunshine duration, endorses a perfect blend of sun and showers. City-dwellers may often find themselves mesmerized by rainbows gracing the post-shower skyline. Verdant landscapes and idyllic weather all around, May explores all shades of nature's palette in this city.

Temperature

Lanzhou in May observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an enjoyable 18°C (64.4°F) in April to a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F). A significant drop from the day's peak to an average low-temperature of 9°C (48.2°F) is noted during the nights in May in Lanzhou.

Rainfall

In Lanzhou, during May, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. In Lanzhou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87 days and collects up to 350mm (13.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Lanzhou is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:51. On the last day of May, in Lanzhou, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 20:15 CST.

Sunshine

April through August, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Lanzhou.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 10 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take important precautions because unprotected skin can burn and be harmed swiftly. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.