Guangzhou (Canton) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Guangzhou (Canton) in may 2024
The weather in Canton in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
22%
20%
17%
Weather at 12pm
88°F
Heavy rain
26% of time
22%
21%
18%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Partly Cloudy
25% of time
24%
24%
18%
Weather at 3am
77°F
31%
21%
18%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Guangzhou (Canton) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Guangzhou (Canton) in may.
The climate of Guangzhou (Canton) in may is tolerable
the weather in Canton in may is wet (with 17.1in of rainfall over 17 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 8.1in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate quite comfortable in this location the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 90°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Canton is 85°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Canton in the month of may with a maximum record of 103°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 65°F in 2011. You You can hope to have about 23 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 74 of the month.
Day length in Canton in may is 13:15. Sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 19:01.
May: another location in China?
If you want to go to China in may, there are destinations with better weather than Guangzhou (Canton):
In may, Beijing, Jiuquan (Gansu), Pingyao, Qingdao, Qiqihar and Urumqi have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Kunming, Shanghai, Chengdu, Dalian, Hainan island (Haikou) and Harbin have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Guangzhou (Canton) in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 103°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 65°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 17.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (56%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7.1in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.41km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:15 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Guangzhou (Canton) in may 2023:
70°F to 85°F
74°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 94°F
77°F to 95°F
81°F to 92°F
76°F to 85°F
70°F to 77°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 86°F
76°F to 83°F
68°F to 72°F
70°F to 74°F
68°F to 72°F
70°F to 88°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 95°F
79°F to 95°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 94°F
81°F to 94°F
72°F to 85°F
76°F to 81°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 92°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 97°F
81°F to 101°F
85°F to 104°F
86°F to 104°F
Map: other cities in China in may
Cities near Guangzhou (Canton):
| Shenzhen in may | good weather |
| Macao in may | tolerable weather |
| Wanshan islands in may | tolerable weather |
| Hong Kong in may | tolerable weather |
| Hebao Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Hailing island in may | tolerable weather |
| Meizhou in may | tolerable weather |
| Yangshuo in may | tolerable weather |
| Shantou in may | tolerable weather |
| Guilin in may | tolerable weather |
| Beihai in may | tolerable weather |
| Hainan island (Haikou) in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Guangzhou (Canton) in may:
Weather data for Guangzhou (Canton) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Guangzhou (Canton). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Guangzhou (Canton) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Guangzhou (Canton).