Guizhou Weather in May

Season: Spring
In short: warmer, rainy season
 Guizhou weather in May is pretty fine as it gets warmer. The temperature is pleasant, and the wind becomes gentler somewhat. Although more rainfall occurs in May, it makes natural wonders, such as Huangguoshu Waterfalls, spectacular to see. As the last month of spring, May is definitely a best time to Guizhou.
As the temperature rises and becomes stable gradually, there is no cold wave any more basically. Averagely, the temperature is maintained around 16-24 degrees Celsius (60.8-75.2℉) during May. The temperature could go up as high as 31℃ (87.8℉) in the daytime in Qiandongnan, but what should call your attention is, it’s recorded that the lowest temperature drops to 7℃ (48.2℉) in Liupanshui.
 The precipitation increases greatly in Guizhou in May, and the entire Guizhou greets its rainy season since then. Meanwhile, the rains turn to be heavier, not the same as drizzles before. Rains tend to be hurry; it rains heavily suddenly but stops quickly after a few hours or even shorter time. There are 16 rainy days in May, and all the same, it’s often overcast.
 The daylight hours become longer and longer, and have been quite long in Guizhou in May during the whole year, which reaches 13.5h on average. Usually, the sun rises during the approximate period between 06:00-06:15, and goes down during 19:25-19:41. However, the sunshine hours are still short, which is only 4.9h averagely. In the shortest cases, the sunshine hours are no more than 3h; even the longest sunshine hours can hardly exceed 7h in Guizhou in May.
 

 For the pleasant Guizhou climate in May, you can pack your long-sleeve shirt or T-shirt, which can be matched with a jacket or trench coat. Sport pants or jeans are great, and close-fitting ones are not conducive in mountainous Guizhou. Girls can also wear a dress when strolling in a city. Comfortable and non-slip sneakers or hiking shoes are optimal to travel there, too.

As there is a big gap in the temperature between day and night, it’s suggested to add a thicker outwear after sunset, such as a denim jacket, thin knitting shirt and thin windbreaker.
Sunscreen and more sun-protective supplies can’t be forgotten.
If you would like take pictures with local silver ornaments in ethnic villages, clothes in dark colors are more suggested.
Raincoat or/and umbrella, and a waterproof bag are always necessary on the journey in Guizhou.
 Travel Recommendation Rate:
Pros: warm climate, splendid sceneries
Cons: rainy weather, crowded in May Day holiday

For the increased rainfall in Guizhou, Huangguoshu Waterfalls and more scenic spots embrace the flooding period in May, particularly the late May. Thus, May will be a great month to witness the magnificent waterfalls in Guizhou in 2026.

It’s the time for irrigation of rice terraces in ethnic villages in Guizhou in May, when it is absolutely majestic as looks like bright mirrors on the mountain. Jiabang Terraces is well-known in Congjiang, Qiandongnan, and Tang’an Terraces nearby Zhaoxing Dong Village is also beautiful. You can also experience the ethnic culture when dropping by Zhaoxing Dong Village.

Zhijin Cave, Fanjing Mountain, Qingyan Ancient Town and more top attractions in Guizhou are charming in May as always.

May Day holiday in early May is a peak time for travelling, so each attraction is crowded. After these several days, prices of air tickets, hotels, etc. drop down in Guizhou.