Nagqu in May
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 10°C. Very wet: about 17 rainy days.
10°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
17Rainy days (70 mm)
13:36 hDaylight
07:00Sunrise · 20:36 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 10°C
- Very wet: about 17 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -3°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 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 (±4.2 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 | -6°C | -23°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | -3°C | -19°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 1°C | -14°C | 12 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| April | 5°C | -9°C | 26 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.5 |
| May | 10°C | -3°C | 70 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.4 |
| June | 13°C | 2°C | 116 mm | 21 | – | – | 4.7 |
| July | 15°C | 4°C | 141 mm | 23 | – | – | 4.9 |
| August | 14°C | 4°C | 118 mm | 22 | – | – | 4.9 |
| September | 12°C | 1°C | 92 mm | 19 | – | – | 4.8 |
| October | 6°C | -8°C | 42 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.3 |
| November | -3°C | -19°C | 9 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| December | -5°C | -23°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Nagqu in May?
Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about -3°C.
When is the best time to visit Nagqu?
The best months are July, August, December, January.