Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Xiamen
China · East Asia
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 73°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
78°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 17 wet days, more than in most months.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
63%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 78°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
25%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
78°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Feels 82°F
Rain30%
Cloud72%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain35%
Cloud73%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Feels 84°F
Rain36%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 81°F
Rain24%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | 52 | 1.5 | 5 | 8.1 | 72 | 69 |
| Feb | 66 | 54 | 2.3 | 8 | 7.4 | 75 | 69 |
| Mar | 71 | 58 | 3.4 | 11 | 7.4 | 75 | 71 |
| Apr | 77 | 66 | 4.6 | 12 | 8.2 | 77 | 74 |
| May | 83 | 73 | 7.5 | 17 | 8.1 | 80 | 78 |
| Jun | 87 | 78 | 9.8 | 20 | 8.6 | 84 | 82 |
| Jul | 90 | 80 | 7.5 | 17 | 10.6 | 82 | 84 |
| Aug | 90 | 80 | 9.7 | 20 | 9.8 | 83 | 84 |
| Sep | 88 | 77 | 5.4 | 13 | 10.0 | 78 | 83 |
| Oct | 83 | 71 | 1.8 | 4 | 9.6 | 70 | 80 |
| Nov | 77 | 64 | 2.1 | 5 | 8.5 | 71 | 76 |
| Dec | 68 | 55 | 1.5 | 5 | 8.0 | 70 | 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 27, 2026
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