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Ningbo in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ningbo in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ningbo, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Ningbo in May 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Ningbo in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +24°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 158 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+10°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
158 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ningbo has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Ningbo in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ningbo for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +13°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +25°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +27°C.

Is Ningbo warm or cold in May?

Ningbo is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +24°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 Ningbo:

Climate in Ningbo in May

Ningbo weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+19°C+24°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+10°C+15°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+36°C+38°C
Rainfall
136 mm158 mm287 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%78%83%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1010 HPa1005 HPa
Sunny days
551
Cloudy days
896
Rainy days
171722
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +24°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 136 mm to 158 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 78%. 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 5 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ningbo in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ningbo 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 Ningbo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 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:
Ningbo wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 73% chance of precipitation and 287 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Ningbo?

This is the weather in Ningbo in May 2024:
1 May
☀️
+26°C
2 May
☁️
+23°C
3 May
☁️
+25°C
4 May
☀️
+29°C
5 May
🌧️
+26°C
6 May
🌫️
+20°C
7 May
☁️
+18°C
8 May
☀️
+19°C
9 May
☀️
+22°C
10 May
☀️
+21°C
11 May
☁️
+18°C
12 May
☁️
+22°C
13 May
☁️
+26°C
14 May
☀️
+30°C
15 May
☀️
+31°C
16 May
☁️
+28°C
17 May
🌫️
+23°C
18 May
☁️
+25°C
19 May
☁️
+23°C
20 May
☁️
+24°C
21 May
🌫️
+25°C
22 May
☀️
+20°C
23 May
☀️
+24°C
24 May
☀️
+20°C
25 May
☀️
+26°C
26 May
☁️
+29°C
27 May
☀️
+28°C
28 May
☀️
+32°C
29 May
☀️
+33°C
30 May
☁️
+31°C
31 May
🌫️
+27°C
In May 2024 Ningbo had 14 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Ningbo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Ningbo in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+19°C) and the highest in 2020 (+23°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 1014 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2503 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ningbo in May:

Is May a good time to visit Ningbo?

It’s always a good time to visit Ningbo, 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 Ningbo in May?

May is warm in Ningbo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Ningbo rainy in May?

Ningbo 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 Ningbo in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ningbo in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Ningbo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ningbo, 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.