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Xi'an Weather in May

In May, the temperature in Xi'an rises quickly. In this changing time between spring and summer, bright and sunny days are the most common weather condition. Sometimes it becomes as hot as summer with the temperature climbing up to 30

C (86

F) , while sometimes the temperature may drop a lot when it rains.

There is a big temperature fluctuation in a day. In the morning and night, it is very cool; during the daytime when the sunshine is strong, it becomes hot. Because of the good weather, millions of tourists from home and abroad choose Xi'an as their destinations for vacation in the pleasant May.

Averages for Xi'an Weather in May

Temperature: 20°C /68°F

High Temperature: 26°C / 79°F

Low Temperature: 14°C / 57°F

Humidity: 68%

Rainfall: 60 mm

Rainy Days: 9 days

Sunrise: 05:34 ~ 05:55

Sunset: 19:29 ~ 19:51

Air Quality in May
Average AQI:90

What to Wear in Xi'an in May

In the cool morning and evening, you’d better put on long-sleeved T-shirt or shirts; summer clothes will do for a sunny day. Bring a thin coat for rainy days. If you intend to climb mountains, thick clothes are to be brought for the coldness on the mountain top.

Things to Do in Xi'an in May

Try to avoid the May Day Holiday (May 1 to 3) crowd when planning your itinerary. Generally speaking, parks, gardens and suburban mountains in Xi'an are all strongly recommended destinations. Qujiang Pool Park, a popular scenic spot featuring its natural beauty and abundant history, really deserves a visit. Boating, fishing and enjoying tea in this park are very enjoyable. Not far away is the Cool Cave Heritage Park, the first theme park on wedding ceremony and ancient Chinese marriage customs. You will see some lovers taking wedding photos in the park. Other nearby attractions such as Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Tang Paradise are really worth visiting. In Tang Paradise, a lot of performances showing the civilization of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) will be played. What you can not miss is the splendid water film at night.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

Tang Paradise

Qujiang Pool Park

Cool Cave Heritage Park

Other Tips

It is still a month when allergies occur very often. If you are hypo-allergenic, you had better wear a mask outside and wash your hands and noses carefully when you come back. When you go outside, put on some sun-blocking cream and wear sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the strong ultraviolet. Do not forget to bring an umbrella for the sunshine and rain.

What is the temperature in Xi'an in May?

High/Low Temperatures of Xi'an in May

Air Quality of Xi'an in May

Historical Xi'an Weather in May

May	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
May	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	35.7°C / 96.3°F	16.3°C / 61.3°F	05:55 / 19:29	45
2	33.1°C / 91.6°F	20.2°C / 68.4°F	05:54 / 19:30	38
3	27.0°C / 80.6°F	13.7°C / 56.7°F	05:53 / 19:30	64
4	26.9°C / 80.4°F	11.9°C / 53.4°F	05:52 / 19:31	49
5	28.9°C / 84.0°F	13.1°C / 55.6°F	05:51 / 19:32	58
6	31.2°C / 88.2°F	16.0°C / 60.8°F	05:50 / 19:33	47
7	30.7°C / 87.3°F	18.5°C / 65.3°F	05:49 / 19:33	53
8	19.7°C / 67.5°F	14.9°C / 58.8°F	05:48 / 19:34	84
9	28.3°C / 82.9°F	14.4°C / 57.9°F	05:47 / 19:35	57
10	26.5°C / 79.7°F	13.7°C / 56.7°F	05:46 / 19:36	50
11	28.5°C / 83.3°F	15.5°C / 59.9°F	05:46 / 19:37	42
12	24.1°C / 75.4°F	14.1°C / 57.4°F	05:45 / 19:37	20
13	25.5°C / 77.9°F	12.7°C / 54.9°F	05:44 / 19:38	38
14	30.6°C / 87.1°F	13.2°C / 55.8°F	05:43 / 19:39	46
15	33.5°C / 92.3°F	17.5°C / 63.5°F	05:42 / 19:40	47
16	36.4°C / 97.5°F	18.2°C / 64.8°F	05:42 / 19:40	34
17	31.0°C / 87.8°F	19.7°C / 67.5°F	05:41 / 19:41	57
18	29.8°C / 85.6°F	18.9°C / 66.0°F	05:40 / 19:42	47
19	30.5°C / 86.9°F	16.7°C / 62.1°F	05:40 / 19:43	39
20	32.6°C / 90.7°F	16.5°C / 61.7°F	05:39 / 19:43	40
21	31.0°C / 87.8°F	20.1°C / 68.2°F	05:39 / 19:44	33
22	32.1°C / 90.0°F	19.5°C / 67.1°F	05:38 / 19:45	40
23	32.1°C / 90.0°F	21.1°C / 70.0°F	05:37 / 19:45	44
24	33.2°C / 91.8°F	18.8°C / 65.8°F	05:37 / 19:46	45
25	29.4°C / 84.9°F	20.1°C / 68.2°F	05:36 / 19:47	58
26	30.9°C / 87.6°F	19.6°C / 67.3°F	05:36 / 19:47	66
27	32.8°C / 91.0°F	23.0°C / 73.4°F	05:35 / 19:48	49
28	33.5°C / 92.3°F	22.2°C / 72.0°F	05:35 / 19:49	30
29	29.2°C / 84.6°F	23.1°C / 73.6°F	05:35 / 19:49	35
30	28.2°C / 82.8°F	16.7°C / 62.1°F	05:34 / 19:50	34
31	33.8°C / 92.8°F	15.8°C / 60.4°F	05:34 / 19:51	31

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Questions & Answers on Xi'an Weather in May

Asked by Kim from CANADA | Feb. 06, 2014 12:53

Hi can either go to Xi'an in late april or mid may for a couple of weeks, what would be better??

I also plan to visit a few cities incl yangtze river so late april or mid may better?

Answers (1)

Answered by Kermon from SINGAPORE | Feb. 06, 2014 20:55

It is much better to go there in the middle May.
The mid May is the transitting time of Spring and Summer. Both of the climate and the temperature are nice for traveling in both XA and places along the Yangtze River.

Asked by ALI from IRAN | Apr. 24, 2013 06:33

i wanna go XIAN in MAY 2013 WHAT ABOUT WEATHER THERE? THANKS

Answers (1)

Answered by Peter from USA | Apr. 24, 2013 22:31

HI, bright and sunny days are most common in May. The average temp can be around 22C. In the sunny afternoon, it may be hot enough, with the temp of around 35C. Therefore, you'd better prepare both long-sleeved and short-sleeved shirts, a light jacket and shorts.