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China weather in May 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 81°F in China in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
- 81°F max day temperature
81 - 9 hours of sunshine per day
- 6 days with some rainfall
6 - 55°F min night temperature
55 - 14 hours of daylight per day
14 - Low heat & humidity
L - 1.1 inches of monthly rainfall
1.1 - 8 (Very High) UV index
8
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The May weather guide for China (Beijing) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in China in May. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.
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- Datong
- Dengfeng
- Dunhuang
- Enshi
- Erlianhot
- Fenghuang
- Fuzhou
- Ganzhou
- Guangzhou
- Guilin
- Guiyang
- Haikou
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- Hangzhou
- Harbin
- Hefei
- Hekou
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- Hotan
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- Jinghong
- Jinquan
- Jiuzhaigou
- Kaifeng
- Kaili
- Kashi
- Korla
- Kunming
- Kuqa
- Lanzhou
- Lhasa, Tibet
- Lijiang
- Liuzhou
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- Lunan
- Luoyang
- Manzhouli
- Minfeng
- Nanchang
- Nanking
- Nanning
- Nanxun
- Ordos
- Pingyao
- Qamdo
- Qiandao Lake
- Qingdao
- Qiqihar
- Qufu
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- Sanjiang
- Sanya
- Shanghai
- Shangri-la
- Shantou
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- Yichang
- Yinchuan
- Yuanyang
- Zangjiajie
- Zhanjiang
- Zhaoxing
- Zhenglan Qi
- Zhengzhou
- Zhouzhuang
Metric (°C) | Imperial (°F)
More about China
How hot is it in China in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 81°F in Beijing, China in May with low heat and humidity, falling to 55°F at night.
How sunny is it in China in May?
There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Beijing, China in May - that's 65% of daylight hours.
Does it rain in China in May?
There are usually 6 days with some rain in Beijing, China in May and the average monthly rainfall is 1.1 inches.
China May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for China in May 2026. Select a month to view China sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The China sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Beijing.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2026 | 05:15 | 19:09 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 04:59 | 19:23 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 04:49 | 19:36 |
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