Xichang in May

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
15Rainy days (99 mm)
13:23 hDaylight
06:26Sunrise · 19:49 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Very wet: about 15 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.1 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

11° -1° J 14° 1° F 18° 5° M 21° 9° A 23° 13° M 23° 16° J 24° 16° J 24° 15° A 21° 14° S 17° 10° O 15° 4° N 11° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 11°C-1°C23 mm 6– – 6.3
February 14°C1°C18 mm 4– – 7.0
March 18°C5°C32 mm 7– – 7.4
April 21°C9°C46 mm 9– – 7.8
May 23°C13°C99 mm 15– – 7.0
June 23°C16°C193 mm 22– – 6.1
July 24°C16°C222 mm 23– – 6.1
August 24°C15°C198 mm 21– – 6.1
September 21°C14°C161 mm 19– – 6.0
October 17°C10°C127 mm 19– – 5.6
November 15°C4°C48 mm 10– – 6.5
December 11°C0°C28 mm 7– – 6.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Xichang in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 13°C.

When is the best time to visit Xichang?

The best months are April, March.