Weather for Nanjing in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +26°C during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 14 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 120 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
120 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nanjing has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Nanjing in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nanjing for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +26°C with a maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +26°C.
Is Nanjing warm or cold in May?
Nanjing is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +20°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°C to +17°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 Nanjing:
Climate in Nanjing in May
Nanjing weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+20°C
+26°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+1°C
+7°C
+13°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+39°C
+38°C
Rainfall
94 mm
120 mm
229 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
73%
74%
79%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1009 HPa
1004 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
2
Cloudy days
13
13
11
Rainy days
13
14
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +20°C to +26°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 94 mm to 120 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Nanjing 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 Nanjing is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Nanjing based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 197 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 64 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nanjing wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Nanjing?
This is the weather in Nanjing in May 2024:
1 May
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+29°C
2 May
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+29°C
3 May
🌧️
+24°C
4 May
🌧️
+27°C
5 May
☁️
+23°C
6 May
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+21°C
7 May
☁️
+21°C
8 May
☀️
+21°C
9 May
☀️
+23°C
10 May
☁️
+22°C
11 May
☁️
+22°C
12 May
☀️
+24°C
13 May
☁️
+29°C
14 May
☀️
+32°C
15 May
☀️
+33°C
16 May
☁️
+32°C
17 May
🌧️
+23°C
18 May
☁️
+25°C
19 May
☁️
+27°C
20 May
☁️
+28°C
21 May
☁️
+28°C
22 May
☁️
+20°C
23 May
☀️
+27°C
24 May
☁️
+19°C
25 May
☁️
+27°C
26 May
🌧️
+26°C
27 May
☁️
+29°C
28 May
☁️
+34°C
29 May
☁️
+29°C
30 May
☁️
+25°C
31 May
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+26°C
In May 2024 Nanjing had 7 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Nanjing climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Nanjing 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 2019 (+23°C). The driest year was 2019 with only 819 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 4430 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nanjing in May:
Is May a good time to visit Nanjing?
May is a really good time to go to Nanjing. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nanjing.
Can you sunbathe in Nanjing in May?
May is warm in Nanjing. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Nanjing rainy in May?
Nanjing 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 Nanjing in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nanjing 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 Nanjing, 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.
