Daocheng in May
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Very wet: about 20 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
1°CAvg low
20Rainy days (101 mm)
13:27 hDaylight
06:32Sunrise · 19:59 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Very wet: about 20 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 | -1°C | -14°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 0°C | -12°C | 8 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 4°C | -8°C | 22 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.6 |
| April | 7°C | -4°C | 50 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.6 |
| May | 11°C | 1°C | 101 mm | 20 | – | – | 4.4 |
| June | 14°C | 6°C | 201 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.8 |
| July | 14°C | 6°C | 264 mm | 29 | – | – | 4.9 |
| August | 14°C | 6°C | 222 mm | 28 | – | – | 4.8 |
| September | 12°C | 4°C | 141 mm | 24 | – | – | 4.6 |
| October | 9°C | -1°C | 45 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
| November | 4°C | -7°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.1 |
| December | 1°C | -11°C | 4 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Daocheng in May?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 1°C.
When is the best time to visit Daocheng?
The best months are October, November, July, December.