Hangzhou Weather in May

It gets hotter in May. The maximum temperatures for the whole month stay above 25℃/77℉. There are about 8 rainy days and the other days are dry and cloudy or sunny this month.

	Average Maximum	Average Minimum	Highest Maximum	Lowest Minimum
℃	27	17	34	13
℉	80.6	62.6	93.2	55.4

Sunny Days: about 2 days
Cloudy Days: about 18 days
Rainy Days: about 8 days
Overcast Days: about 3 days

What to wear and bring?

In early May It is likely to rain lightly for a couple of days, but the temperature usually stays between 15℃/59℉ and 29℃/84.2℉. Shorts and short sleeved shirts are a comfortable clothing combination.

Tips:
It is always hot on Labor Day (May 1st), because the maximum temperature can reach 28℃/82.4℉. So you need to wear some light and thin clothing to keep cool. Wearing cool clothes and staying indoors out of the sun is recommended.

In mid-May Compared to early May, it is hotter and the highest temperature can reach 34℃/93.2℉. As well as this, the middle of May is the hottest period in the month. So it is recommended that you wear the coolest clothing.

In late May It is a little cooler than last period, because the maximum temperature may decline by 5 or 6 degrees Celsius (9 – 11 degrees F). You need to wear cool, comfortable clothing. Protect yourself against sunburn, and do not stay outdoors in the sunshine for any length of time.

Historical Weather in May

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