Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
60°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kangding
China · East Asia
Cool days and some sun. Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
60°F
Lows around 46°F
Precipitation
27 days/mo
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
87%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
9.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 57° and nights feel near 46°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
15%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 58°F, easing to about 54°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning53°F
Rain34%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday59°F
Rain63%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon58°F
Rain81%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening54°F
Rain70%
Cloud87%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 16 | 0.8 | 6 | 9.9 | 67 |
| Feb | 40 | 18 | 1.3 | 11 | 10.5 | 66 |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 3.0 | 19 | 10.5 | 70 |
| Apr | 55 | 37 | 5.7 | 23 | 10.5 | 79 |
| May | 60 | 46 | 8.1 | 27 | 9.7 | 85 |
| Jun | 66 | 54 | 8.8 | 28 | 8.0 | 89 |
| Jul | 71 | 58 | 10.7 | 28 | 7.9 | 88 |
| Aug | 71 | 57 | 9.5 | 27 | 8.0 | 88 |
| Sep | 67 | 54 | 8.2 | 29 | 7.6 | 90 |
| Oct | 59 | 45 | 4.9 | 23 | 8.8 | 86 |
| Nov | 50 | 30 | 1.9 | 14 | 9.5 | 76 |
| Dec | 44 | 20 | 0.7 | 7 | 9.6 | 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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology