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Xi'an Weather in May

It gets hotter in May. The extreme maximum temperatures for the whole month stay above 27℃/80.6℉. It’s warmer than last month, and the amount of precipitation increases. There are about 9 rainy days and the other days are dry and cloudy or sunny this month.

	Average Maximum	Average Minimum	Highest Maximum	Lowest Minimum
℃	28.6	16.7	30	15
℉	83.5	62.1	86	59

Sunny Days: 11 days
Cloudy Days: 11 days
Rainy Days: 9 days

What to wear and bring

Early May
It rains a lot during this time, but the temperatures are quite high. Shorts and short sleeves are a comfortable clothing combination. Taking an umbrella with you all the time is also a good idea.It often rains on Labor Day (May 1st). The temperature is between 28℃/82.4℉ and 16℃/60.8℉.

Mid-May
There are probably a couple of days of light rain during this period. The maximum temperature is around 29℃/84.2℉ approximately. It’s recommended that you wear some light clothing to keep yourself comfortable. Don’t forget sunscreen at this time of the year.

Late May
It’s mostly sunny in late May. The UV index is very high, so sunscreen is extremely important.

Historical Xi'an Weather in May

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