Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Changsha
China · East Asia
Late-day mugginess is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 68°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days, more than in most months.
53%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
7.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
58%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 72°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Feels 76°F
Rain28%
Cloud71%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday79°F
Feels 81°F
Rain31%
Cloud76%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Feels 81°F
Rain32%
Cloud74%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening75°F
Feels 78°F
Rain27%
Cloud70%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 37 | 2.9 | 11 | 5.0 | 76 |
| Feb | 53 | 42 | 3.8 | 12 | 5.1 | 78 |
| Mar | 61 | 49 | 7.1 | 17 | 5.1 | 78 |
| Apr | 72 | 59 | 9.3 | 17 | 6.4 | 77 |
| May | 80 | 68 | 10.8 | 17 | 7.5 | 78 |
| Jun | 86 | 75 | 11.7 | 18 | 8.0 | 80 |
| Jul | 92 | 80 | 7.0 | 13 | 9.7 | 73 |
| Aug | 92 | 79 | 5.0 | 14 | 9.9 | 73 |
| Sep | 84 | 71 | 3.3 | 10 | 8.2 | 74 |
| Oct | 75 | 61 | 2.6 | 8 | 7.2 | 74 |
| Nov | 64 | 50 | 3.0 | 9 | 6.2 | 76 |
| Dec | 53 | 40 | 2.1 | 8 | 6.0 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology