If you plan to visit Xiamen 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 21 rainy days in the month and around 197 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
+13°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
197 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Xiamen has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Xiamen in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Xiamen for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +35°C during the day to a minimum of +19°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +28°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +35°C.
Is Xiamen warm or cold in May?
Xiamen is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +23°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°C to +22°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 Xiamen:
Climate in Xiamen in May
Xiamen weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+23°C
+26°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+8°C
+13°C
+17°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+35°C
+35°C
Rainfall
126 mm
197 mm
237 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
80%
83%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1009 HPa
1006 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
1
Cloudy days
9
6
4
Rainy days
17
21
24
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 +23°C to +26°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 126 mm to 197 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 3 in May.
Wind speed in Xiamen in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Xiamen is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Xiamen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 110 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 49 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Xiamen, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Xiamen wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 237 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Xiamen?
This is the weather in Xiamen in May 2024:
1 May
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+26°C
2 May
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+25°C
3 May
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+27°C
4 May
🌧️
+29°C
5 May
☁️
+29°C
6 May
🌧️
+28°C
7 May
🌧️
+29°C
8 May
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+23°C
9 May
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+23°C
10 May
☀️
+25°C
11 May
☁️
+26°C
12 May
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+24°C
13 May
☀️
+25°C
14 May
☁️
+25°C
15 May
☁️
+28°C
16 May
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+27°C
17 May
🌧️
+27°C
18 May
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+29°C
19 May
🌫️
+29°C
20 May
☁️
+26°C
21 May
☀️
+29°C
22 May
🌧️
+31°C
23 May
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+24°C
24 May
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+25°C
25 May
☀️
+28°C
26 May
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+29°C
27 May
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+30°C
28 May
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+31°C
29 May
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+32°C
30 May
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+35°C
31 May
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+35°C
In May 2024 Xiamen had 10 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Xiamen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Xiamen in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+23°C) and the highest in 2021 (+26°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 973 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 2117 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Xiamen in May:
Is May a good time to visit Xiamen?
It’s always a good time to visit Xiamen, 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 Xiamen in May?
May is warm in Xiamen. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Xiamen rainy in May?
Xiamen 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 Xiamen in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Xiamen 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 Xiamen, 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.
