Weather in China for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in China at the beginning of May is 26.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 29.6 °C by the end of May.
With an average of 5 rainy days, China experiences minimal rainfall in May, ensuring that most days remain pleasantly dry.
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China in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 28° | 2 30° | 3 30° | 4 23° | |||
5 23° | 6 26° | 7 28° | 8 30° | 9 31° | 10 30° | 11 28° |
12 29° | 13 32° | 14 32° | 15 33° | 16 35° | 17 31° | 18 32° |
19 30° | 20 28° | 21 30° | 22 34° | 23 33° | 24 30° | 25 24° |
26 31° | 27 26° | 28 32° | 29 34° | 30 32° | 31 28° |
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Temperatures trend during May in China
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Overcast | 28° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
2 May | Partly cloudy | 30° /15° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
3 May | Sunny | 30° /16° | 0 mm | 8 | |
4 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 23° /16° | 6.2 mm | 6 | |
5 May | Patchy rain possible | 23° /15° | 1.9 mm | 6 | |
6 May | Partly cloudy | 26° /15° | 0 mm | 7 | |
7 May | Sunny | 28° /15° | 0 mm | 7 | |
8 May | Partly cloudy | 30° /15° | 0 mm | 8 | |
9 May | Partly cloudy | 31° /18° | 0 mm | 7 | |
10 May | Partly cloudy | 30° /17° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
11 May | Overcast | 28° /17° | 0 mm | 7 | |
12 May | Moderate rain at times | 29° /16° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
13 May | Sunny | 32° /17° | 0 mm | 8 | |
14 May | Overcast | 32° /19° | 0 mm | 8 | |
15 May | Partly cloudy | 33° /17° | 0 mm | 8 | |
16 May | Overcast | 35° /19° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
17 May | Sunny | 31° /19° | 0 mm | 8 | |
18 May | Partly cloudy | 32° /18° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
19 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /16° | 1.9 mm | 7 | |
20 May | Partly cloudy | 28° /17° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
21 May | Partly cloudy | 30° /17° | 0 mm | 7 | |
22 May | Partly cloudy | 34° /18° | 0 mm | 9 | |
23 May | Sunny | 33° /18° | 0.4 mm | 8 | |
24 May | Overcast | 30° /18° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
25 May | Heavy rain at times | 24° /16° | 10.2 mm | 6 | |
26 May | Partly cloudy | 31° /15° | 0 mm | 8 | |
27 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 26° /18° | 4.9 mm | 7 | |
28 May | Overcast | 32° /18° | 0 mm | 8 | |
29 May | Partly cloudy | 34° /20° | 0 mm | 8 | |
30 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /23° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
31 May | Cloudy | 28° /18° | 0 mm | 7 | |
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China in May - FAQ
What to pack to China in May?
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.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Footwear
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
May rainfall patterns in China
UV exposure in China during May
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