Cool
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Qomolangma, China in May
Weather score40Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
6.6h
Weather score
40
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Qomolangma, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May6°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
May12mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Qomolangma's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Qomolangma's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and March to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May40 weather score
May scores above Qomolangma's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.