Xiamen weather in May (Fujian, China)

Looking to travel to Xiamen in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Xiamen generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C.

Xiamen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Xiamen climate page with graphs.

 

Xiamen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 135 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 32%  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Xiamen in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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