May verdict

Haikou, Hainan, China in May

Weather score56Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 187mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Haikou, Hainan, China, China travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

32°C

Rain

187mm

Sun

7h

Sea

26°C

Weather score

56

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.

Wet

Rainfall averages 187mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Haikou, Hainan, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May32°C average high

May is one of Haikou's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May187mm average rain

May sits near Haikou's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7 hours average sun

May is brighter than Haikou's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May26°C average sea

May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaMay to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May56 weather score

May sits close to Haikou's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsMarch to April and October to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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