Jinan Weather in May

 Season: Spring
 In Short: May is the prelude of Jinan’s summer and is honored one of the best months to tour Jinan for its not high temperatures and dominating sunny days.
  Average Temperature: 16℃ - 29℃ (61 - 84℉)
 Recorded Highest Temperature: 37℃ (99 Degrees Fahrenheit)
 Recorded Lowest Temperature: 11℃ (52℉)

Jinan ends its mild spring in May and says hello to summer. The lowest temperatures hovers between 12 - 25 degrees Celsius (54 - 77℉), with cool mornings and evenings. From mid-month to the end, there will be 5 - 10 days with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (86℉), and even a few days going beyond 35 degrees Celsius (95℉). The cicadas’ chirping, a symbol of summer, can be heard at the end of May and the summer heat is emerging.
 Average Precipitation: 31mm
 Humidity: 24 - 68%

May in Jinan is mainly sunny. As the dry season, rainfall is low and occurs in the form of short-lived showers or thunderstorms always in the afternoon or evening. Air humidity is low and people feel dry and always take a bottle of water in hand for outdoor activities.
  Sunrise time: 05:18 – 05:18
 Sunset time: 18:33 – 18:59

With a high percentage of sunny days in May, Jinan enjoys ample sunshine, averaging 10 hours of sunshine per day. The sunshine is milder at the beginning of the month, but the UV is stronger in mid-to-late May, with the midday sun becoming a little scorching. Prolonged exposure to the sun should be avoided. It is recommended to avoid going out between 11 am and 3 pm when the sun is strongest.
 Visiting Jinan in May allows you to catch the tail end of spring and avoid the summer heat, making it a great time for travel. In May, you’re virtually guaranteed to avoid bad weather, with sunshine almost every day. Even Baotu Spring Park welcomes many tourists on these spring days, you are still able to find your own corner at the park as most people flock together at the three gushing mouths of spring.
  Clothes: A T-shirt is fitted for the inner layers. You also need to pack a sun-protective jacket for midday and a long-sleeve shirt for mornings and evenings. 

 Shoes: Comfortable sneakers, board shoes are always the best.

 Others: Sun-protective wears should be packed if you are travelling in late May.
 May is the perfect time for birdwatching at Daming Lake. As May marks the transition from spring to summer, numerous migratory birds (such as Siberian gulls and cormorants) stop over in Jinan to replenish supplies or for a short stay. In addition, it’s time for resident birds such as egrets, black-crowned night herons and grey herons to breed or raise their yolk. A variety of bird behaviors are provided for birdwatchers.
 Springs are must-sees at any time. The best route to cover the most popular spring parks is like this: Baotu Spring (entry from south gate and exit from the north gate) – Wulongtan Park – Pearl Spring – Zhuoying Spring – Black Tiger Spring – a boat tour to Daming Lake. Boasting so rich spring water sources, a boat tour is the most recommended way to tour the spring city seeing from many tourists’ review.
 1. The May Day Holiday is from May 1 to May 5 when thousands of tourists roll in the city and attractions are filled with loads of visitors, so try to plan your trip after it.
2. Willow catskins still remain in May, so don’t forget your mask and antiallergic agent.