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Changtan Weather in May

Changtan in May

The short of it: Changtan in May averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 17° · rain 158 mm · daylight 13 h 42 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: March & February

Thirty years of records give Changtan an average May high of 26°, a low of 17° and some 158 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 42 min in mid-May, 49 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and February.

Against its neighbours, Changtan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Baiyang, 9 km to the N, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Changtan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 34 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 42 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaiyangChongqing9 km N25°17°158 mm
ChanglingChongqing11 km WNW26°17°156 mm
LongjuChongqing15 km SSE25°16°164 mm
Bai’anbaChongqing16 km W27°18°155 mm
XintianChongqing19 km WSW27°18°156 mm
WanzhouChongqing20 km W27°18°154 mm
ChenjiabaChongqing20 km WNW27°18°153 mm
PailouChongqing21 km WNW27°18°153 mm

The Almanac · Changtan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Changtan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°3°18 mm4 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
February11°5°23 mm5 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
March17°8°57 mm6 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
April22°13°124 mm6 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
May26°17°158 mm6 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
June29°21°176 mm5 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
July32°23°172 mm5 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦
August32°23°131 mm5 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦
September27°19°147 mm5 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October21°14°104 mm5 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
November16°9°56 mm5 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦
December10°4°22 mm5 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Changtan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Changtan in May?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Changtan?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are March and February.

How long are the days in Changtan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 10 min in December to 14 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Changtan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Changtan in May?

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

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