Xi'an Weather in May
China · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (84°F)
Avg low15°C (59°F)
Rainfall74 mm (2.9 in)
RatingExcellent 8.4/10
In May, Xi'an has average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). May is spring in China. The month is moderately rainy, with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 13.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Xi'an?
May is a good time to visit Xi'an (8.4/10), though March to April and October are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (59°F) |
| Daily mean | 22°C (71°F) |
| Rainfall | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 53% |
| Cloud cover | 72% |
| Daylight | 13.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 6 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with 26 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Xi'an in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- swimwear
Xi'an weather in other months
Jan6°C / -3°C8 mmFairFeb11°C / -1°C14 mmGoodMar18°C / 4°C26 mmExcellentApr24°C / 10°C48 mmExcellentMay29°C / 15°C74 mmExcellentJun33°C / 20°C86 mmFairJul34°C / 22°C148 mmPoorAug33°C / 22°C122 mmPoorSep27°C / 17°C127 mmGoodOct21°C / 10°C66 mmExcellentNov15°C / 3°C28 mmExcellentDec8°C / -2°C5 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit Xi'anJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Xianyang29°C · 74 mm
- Weinan29°C · 80 mm
- Baoji27°C · 69 mm
- Qingyang23°C · 52 mm
- Hanzhong28°C · 113 mm
- Shiyan27°C · 102 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.