Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
China in May
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 130mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
130mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 130mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May25°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
May130mm average rain
May is wetter than China'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
May6.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than China'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
May6°C average sea
May is close to China's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May54 weather score
May scores above China's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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