Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
67°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Xining
China · East Asia
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
One of the best months here
Early to mid
Daytime high
67°F
Lows around 46°F
Precipitation
14 days/mo
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
46%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 60° and nights feel near 44°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 65°F, easing to about 60°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain20%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday66°F
Rain27%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon65°F
Rain30%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening60°F
Rain27%
Cloud73%
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 | 37 | 9 | 0.1 | 1 | 9.0 | 45 |
| Feb | 43 | 17 | 0.3 | 2 | 9.8 | 44 |
| Mar | 51 | 27 | 0.9 | 6 | 10.2 | 44 |
| Apr | 61 | 37 | 1.8 | 9 | 10.8 | 47 |
| May | 67 | 46 | 3.2 | 14 | 10.8 | 55 |
| Jun | 72 | 54 | 4.2 | 18 | 10.8 | 62 |
| Jul | 76 | 57 | 5.1 | 19 | 10.8 | 66 |
| Aug | 75 | 56 | 5.0 | 19 | 10.1 | 69 |
| Sep | 67 | 48 | 4.6 | 19 | 8.5 | 72 |
| Oct | 58 | 36 | 2.3 | 13 | 8.8 | 66 |
| Nov | 47 | 22 | 0.4 | 3 | 9.2 | 54 |
| Dec | 39 | 11 | 0.1 | 1 | 8.9 | 47 |
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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