Qilian in May
4.2out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
15Rainy days (76 mm)
14:04 hDaylight
06:13Sunrise · 20:17 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Very wet: about 15 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
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 (2.6 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 | -10°C | -27°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | -7°C | -26°C | 9 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | -5°C | -22°C | 19 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| April | 1°C | -13°C | 36 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| May | 6°C | -5°C | 76 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.2 |
| June | 11°C | 0°C | 125 mm | 21 | – | – | 4.2 |
| July | 13°C | 3°C | 157 mm | 24 | – | – | 4.7 |
| August | 13°C | 2°C | 151 mm | 24 | – | – | 4.6 |
| September | 9°C | -3°C | 106 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.1 |
| October | 2°C | -13°C | 34 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| November | -4°C | -21°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | -8°C | -25°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Qilian in May?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Qilian?
The best months are December, January, November, February.