Kangding in May
4.1out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 10°C. Very wet: about 26 rainy days.
10°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
26Rainy days (180 mm)
13:31 hDaylight
06:23Sunrise · 19:54 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 10°C
- Very wet: about 26 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 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 | -15°C | 12 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | 0°C | -12°C | 24 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 3°C | -8°C | 66 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.3 |
| April | 6°C | -4°C | 116 mm | 20 | – | – | 3.3 |
| May | 10°C | 2°C | 180 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.1 |
| June | 13°C | 6°C | 235 mm | 28 | – | – | 4.6 |
| July | 14°C | 7°C | 275 mm | 29 | – | – | 4.9 |
| August | 14°C | 7°C | 249 mm | 28 | – | – | 4.8 |
| September | 12°C | 4°C | 175 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.4 |
| October | 8°C | -1°C | 100 mm | 20 | – | – | 3.8 |
| November | 3°C | -8°C | 46 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.9 |
| December | -1°C | -15°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kangding in May?
Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Kangding?
The best months are July, August, June, January.