Best time to visit China in May
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit China, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 76.6/100.
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Weather in China in May
Typical weather across China in May: average high 26°C, low 16.5°C, about 128.7 mm of rain, and 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. Among China's cities, Urumqi has the best weather in May (score 95/100, May climate details).
| Metric | China avg | Best city (Urumqi) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 76.6 | 95 |
| High / Low | 26° / 16.5° | 25.2° / 13.6° |
| Precipitation | 128.7 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.5 | 10.7 |
Is May recommended?
May is one of the best months to visit China. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for China.
When to visit China in other months
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