Nanchang in May

6.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
16Rainy days (231 mm)
13:26 hDaylight
05:30Sunrise · 18:56 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Very wet: about 16 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 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

9° 3° J 12° 5° F 16° 9° M 23° 15° A 27° 20° M 30° 24° J 33° 27° J 33° 26° A 29° 22° S 24° 16° O 18° 10° N 12° 4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 9°C3°C67 mm 10– – 5.7
February 12°C5°C92 mm 12– – 5.9
March 16°C9°C169 mm 16– – 5.5
April 23°C15°C194 mm 16– – 6.4
May 27°C20°C231 mm 16– – 6.3
June 30°C24°C339 mm 18– – 5.9
July 33°C27°C184 mm 14– – 5.6
August 33°C26°C136 mm 14– – 5.9
September 29°C22°C73 mm 9– – 7.9
October 24°C16°C53 mm 6– – 8.2
November 18°C10°C77 mm 8– – 7.4
December 12°C4°C47 mm 7– – 6.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Nanchang in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 20°C.

When is the best time to visit Nanchang?

The best months are October, September.