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Bonan Weather in May

Bonan in May

The short of it: Bonan in May averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 13 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 15° · rain 68 mm · daylight 13 h 22 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & February

Thirty years of records give Bonan an average May high of 27°, a low of 15° and some 68 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 22 min in mid-May, 39 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and February.

Against its neighbours, Bonan runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Baoshan, 53 km to the SW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Bonan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 22 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaoshanYunnan53 km SW25°14°80 mm
Yinqiao ZhenYunnan68 km ENE23°12°60 mm
Dali Old TownYunnan68 km ENE24°13°61 mm
YongjianYunnan69 km E27°15°60 mm
Wanqiao ZhenYunnan70 km ENE23°12°60 mm
DaliYunnan70 km ENE25°14°59 mm
MiaojieYunnan77 km ESE27°15°62 mm
LushuiYunnan78 km WNW28°18°122 mm

The Almanac · Bonan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Bonan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°3°22 mm6 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°5°31 mm6 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°8°46 mm8 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
April25°11°54 mm6 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May27°15°68 mm6 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
June27°18°109 mm5 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
July26°18°150 mm5 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
August26°18°158 mm5 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
September25°16°109 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October23°13°98 mm4 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦
November20°8°23 mm4 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
December18°4°14 mm4 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bonan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bonan in May?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bonan?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and February.

How long are the days in Bonan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 33 min in December to 13 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Bonan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bonan in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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