Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Ürümqi
China · East Asia
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Some cloudier spells.
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days, the highest monthly average.
25%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 65° and nights feel near 51°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 67°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain13%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowMidday71°F
Rain13%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain12%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening67°F
Rain12%
Cloud62%
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 | 22 | 6 | 0.3 | 3 | 8.3 | 63 |
| Feb | 29 | 13 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.2 | 65 |
| Mar | 45 | 27 | 1.0 | 6 | 10.4 | 60 |
| Apr | 63 | 42 | 1.9 | 8 | 11.2 | 48 |
| May | 72 | 53 | 2.1 | 8 | 11.8 | 46 |
| Jun | 81 | 64 | 1.6 | 7 | 11.9 | 44 |
| Jul | 84 | 67 | 1.7 | 6 | 12.1 | 45 |
| Aug | 82 | 63 | 1.7 | 7 | 11.5 | 47 |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 1.4 | 6 | 10.7 | 49 |
| Oct | 59 | 39 | 1.3 | 6 | 9.3 | 58 |
| Nov | 41 | 25 | 1.0 | 5 | 8.3 | 62 |
| Dec | 27 | 11 | 0.5 | 3 | 7.5 | 63 |
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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