Best time to visit Hangzhou in May
May is not among the best months to visit Hangzhou (rank 5 of 12, score 66/100). The best months are October, November, April.
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Is May the best time to visit Hangzhou?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, May places #5 with a score of 66/100. The recommended months are October, November, April.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 100/100 | 26.4°C high is above the ideal 16–25°C comfort band (heat is penalised harder) |
| Rain | 17.9/100 | wet (167.9 mm of rain over ~19 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 73/100 | fairly sunny (7.3 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 26.4°C / low 17.4°C, 167.9 mm rain, 7.3 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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