Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Dongguan, Guangdong, China in May
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 290mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
290mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 290mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dongguan, Guangdong, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°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
May290mm average rain
May is wetter than Dongguan's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.7 hours average sun
May sits close to Dongguan's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May49 weather score
May scores below Dongguan's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsOctober to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
