Lanzhou Weather in May
China · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (77°F)
Avg low10°C (50°F)
Rainfall50 mm (2.0 in)
RatingExcellent 9.4/10
In May, Lanzhou has average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). May is spring in China. The month is fairly dry, with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 13.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Lanzhou?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Lanzhou. The weather rates excellent (9.4/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (77°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (50°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (64°F) |
| Rainfall | 50 mm (2.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 50% |
| Cloud cover | 66% |
| Daylight | 13.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.1 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with 21 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Lanzhou in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Lanzhou weather in other months
Jan4°C / -7°C4 mmFairFeb8°C / -4°C7 mmFairMar14°C / 1°C13 mmExcellentApr20°C / 5°C29 mmExcellentMay25°C / 10°C50 mmExcellentJun29°C / 15°C65 mmExcellentJul31°C / 17°C84 mmFairAug30°C / 17°C86 mmGoodSep25°C / 12°C66 mmExcellentOct19°C / 6°C35 mmExcellentNov12°C / 0°C8 mmGoodDec6°C / -6°C2 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit LanzhouJune →
Nearby in May
- Xining22°C · 59 mm
- Zhongwei26°C · 22 mm
- Wuwei24°C · 29 mm
- Tianshui26°C · 66 mm
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm
- Yinchuan27°C · 19 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.