Baotou in May

8.5out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
4Rainy days (28 mm)
14:16 hDaylight
05:29Sunrise · 19:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-5° -18° J 0° -14° F 7° -6° M 16° 2° A 22° 8° M 27° 14° J 28° 17° J 26° 15° A 21° 9° S 14° 1° O 4° -8° N -4° -16° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -5°C-18°C2 mm 1– – 5.0
February 0°C-14°C5 mm 2– – 4.9
March 7°C-6°C13 mm 3– – 5.9
April 16°C2°C17 mm 3– – 7.6
May 22°C8°C28 mm 4– – 8.5
June 27°C14°C38 mm 6– – 8.3
July 28°C17°C81 mm 9– – 7.9
August 26°C15°C81 mm 9– – 7.9
September 21°C9°C54 mm 7– – 8.0
October 14°C1°C19 mm 3– – 7.2
November 4°C-8°C9 mm 2– – 5.3
December -4°C-16°C3 mm 1– – 5.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Baotou in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Baotou?

The best months are May, June, September, July.