Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Paracel Islands, China in May
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 106mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
106mm
Sun
0h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 106mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paracel Islands, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May is one of Paracel Islands' warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May106mm average rain
May sits near Paracel Islands' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May0 hours average sun
May is close to Paracel Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is one of Paracel Islands' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaMay to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May73 weather score
May sits close to Paracel Islands' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.