Dêqên in May
4.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 8°C. Very wet: about 18 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
18Rainy days (83 mm)
13:30 hDaylight
07:08Sunrise · 20:39 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 8°C
- Very wet: about 18 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.3 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 (±4.3 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 | -5°C | -20°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | -3°C | -17°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 0°C | -13°C | 14 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| April | 4°C | -9°C | 34 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.0 |
| May | 8°C | -4°C | 83 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.0 |
| June | 12°C | 2°C | 149 mm | 25 | – | – | 4.4 |
| July | 13°C | 4°C | 206 mm | 27 | – | – | 4.6 |
| August | 12°C | 3°C | 192 mm | 28 | – | – | 4.5 |
| September | 10°C | 0°C | 121 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.0 |
| October | 5°C | -8°C | 37 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.4 |
| November | -1°C | -17°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | -3°C | -19°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Dêqên in May?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Dêqên?
The best months are January, December, February, November.