Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
6.3h
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nanjing, Jiangsu, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May26°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May97mm average rain
May sits near Nanjing's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.3 hours average sun
May sits close to Nanjing'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.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May scores above Nanjing's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to June and August to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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