Yushu in May
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
15Rainy days (74 mm)
13:42 hDaylight
06:37Sunrise · 20:19 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Very wet: about 15 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
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 (±3.8 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 | -10°C | -26°C | 10 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | -7°C | -22°C | 11 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | -3°C | -18°C | 21 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| April | 1°C | -12°C | 29 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| May | 8°C | -4°C | 74 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.4 |
| June | 12°C | 2°C | 142 mm | 21 | – | – | 4.5 |
| July | 15°C | 5°C | 136 mm | 20 | – | – | 4.9 |
| August | 15°C | 4°C | 119 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.1 |
| September | 12°C | 1°C | 118 mm | 20 | – | – | 4.4 |
| October | 4°C | -10°C | 63 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.4 |
| November | -6°C | -22°C | 12 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.5 |
| December | -9°C | -26°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Yushu in May?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Yushu?
The best months are August, July, December, January.