Beijing in May
8.4out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
5Rainy days (35 mm)
14:12 hDaylight
05:05Sunrise · 19:17 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -9°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.1 |
| February | 6°C | -5°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 5.9 |
| March | 13°C | 0°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 22°C | 9°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| May | 29°C | 15°C | 35 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 32°C | 20°C | 75 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 33°C | 23°C | 160 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| September | 27°C | 16°C | 56 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 20°C | 8°C | 32 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 10°C | -1°C | 14 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 3°C | -7°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Beijing in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 15°C.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
The best months are April, May, September, October.