Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Beijing, Beijing, China in May
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
29mm
Sun
9.2h
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
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Compare Beijing, Beijing, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May29mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Beijing's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.2 hours average sun
May is one of Beijing's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May78 weather score
May scores above Beijing's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to June
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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