Weather in China for May 2027
In general, the average temperature in China at the beginning of May is 26.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 31 °C by the end of May.
China experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 40.7 mm.
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China Weather May
What’s the Weather Like in China This May?
Temperatures trend during May in China
May weather in China day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May |  Overcast | 26° /12° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 2 May |  Sunny | 26° /13° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
| 3 May | Sunny | 27° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 4 May | Overcast | 26° /14° | 2.1 mm | 7 | |
| 5 May |  Partly cloudy | 27° /14° | 1.4 mm | 7 | |
| 6 May | Partly cloudy | 25° /15° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
| 7 May | Sunny | 26° /13° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 8 May | Partly cloudy | 26° /14° | 1.5 mm | 7 | |
| 9 May | Partly cloudy | 25° /14° | 9.1 mm | 6 | |
| 10 May | Partly cloudy | 27° /14° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 11 May | Sunny | 28° /15° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 12 May | Sunny | 29° /16° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 13 May | Sunny | 31° /16° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 14 May | Partly cloudy | 31° /18° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 15 May | Sunny | 30° /15° | 1.5 mm | 8 | |
| 16 May | Partly cloudy | 32° /17° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
| 17 May | Sunny | 29° /16° | 7.1 mm | 6 | |
| 18 May | Partly cloudy | 31° /17° | 0.7 mm | 8 | |
| 19 May | Sunny | 31° /17° | 0.6 mm | 8 | |
| 20 May | Partly cloudy | 30° /18° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 21 May | Partly cloudy | 31° /18° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 22 May | Sunny | 31° /17° | 5.4 mm | 7 | |
| 23 May | Sunny | 30° /17° | 0.8 mm | 8 | |
| 24 May |  Patchy rain possible | 30° /17° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 25 May |  Heavy rain at times | 27° /16° | 4.7 mm | 6 | |
| 26 May | Partly cloudy | 31° /16° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 27 May | Partly cloudy | 30° /17° | 1.9 mm | 8 | |
| 28 May | Sunny | 33° /19° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 29 May | Partly cloudy | 33° /20° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 30 May | Sunny | 33° /20° | 0.4 mm | 8 | |
| 31 May | Partly cloudy | 30° /19° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
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China weather in May vs April vs June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |
| Temperatures | 22°/11° | 29°/16° | 34°/22° |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 41 mm | 54 mm |
| Wind | 18.1 km/h | 17.8 km/h | 16.1 km/h |
| Humidity | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 10 days | 15 days |
| Dry days | 23 days | 21 days | 15 days |
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China in May - FAQ
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What to pack to China in May?
Warm & sunny · highs around 29 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to China in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in China, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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