Gengqing in May
4.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 10°C. Very wet: about 17 rainy days.
10°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
17Rainy days (97 mm)
13:37 hDaylight
06:33Sunrise · 20:11 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 10°C
- Very wet: about 17 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -1°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 | -7°C | -23°C | 10 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | -5°C | -20°C | 18 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| March | -2°C | -17°C | 32 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| April | 3°C | -10°C | 52 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.5 |
| May | 10°C | -1°C | 97 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.6 |
| June | 15°C | 5°C | 166 mm | 24 | – | – | 4.9 |
| July | 16°C | 7°C | 174 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.2 |
| August | 16°C | 6°C | 152 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.1 |
| September | 14°C | 3°C | 140 mm | 22 | – | – | 4.8 |
| October | 8°C | -5°C | 78 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.2 |
| November | -2°C | -17°C | 21 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| December | -7°C | -23°C | 10 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gengqing in May?
Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Gengqing?
The best months are July, August, June, September.