Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Xining, Qinghai, China in May
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
8.3h
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Xining, Qinghai, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°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
May49mm average rain
May sits near Xining'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
May8.3 hours average sun
May is brighter than Xining's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May42 weather score
May sits close to Xining's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
