If you plan to visit Hangzhou in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +26°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 160 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
160 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hangzhou has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Hangzhou in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hangzhou for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +37°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +27°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +28°C.
Is Hangzhou warm or cold in May?
Hangzhou is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +18°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Hangzhou:
Climate in Hangzhou in May
Hangzhou weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+26°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+2°C
+9°C
+13°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+39°C
+39°C
Rainfall
132 mm
160 mm
302 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
75%
75%
81%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1009 HPa
1005 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
1
Cloudy days
11
11
9
Rainy days
16
17
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +21°C to +26°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 132 mm to 160 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Hangzhou in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Hangzhou is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Hangzhou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 115 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Hangzhou, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Hangzhou wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 302 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Hangzhou?
This is the weather in Hangzhou in May 2024:
1 May
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+28°C
2 May
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+29°C
3 May
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+28°C
4 May
☁️
+33°C
5 May
☁️
+26°C
6 May
🌧️
+21°C
7 May
☁️
+20°C
8 May
☀️
+21°C
9 May
☀️
+24°C
10 May
☁️
+23°C
11 May
☁️
+19°C
12 May
☁️
+24°C
13 May
☁️
+28°C
14 May
☁️
+32°C
15 May
☁️
+34°C
16 May
☁️
+34°C
17 May
🌧️
+25°C
18 May
☁️
+25°C
19 May
☁️
+26°C
20 May
☁️
+28°C
21 May
🌧️
+26°C
22 May
☀️
+19°C
23 May
☀️
+26°C
24 May
☁️
+19°C
25 May
☁️
+28°C
26 May
☁️
+29°C
27 May
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+30°C
28 May
☁️
+37°C
29 May
☁️
+36°C
30 May
☁️
+30°C
31 May
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+28°C
In May 2024 Hangzhou had 5 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Hangzhou climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Hangzhou in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+19°C) and the highest in 2012 (+24°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 914 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 2005 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hangzhou in May:
Is May a good time to visit Hangzhou?
It’s always a good time to visit Hangzhou, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Hangzhou in May?
May is warm in Hangzhou. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Hangzhou rainy in May?
Hangzhou is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Hangzhou in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hangzhou in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hangzhou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
