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Daogao Weather in May

Daogao in May

The short of it: Daogao in May averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 1 °C (35 °F), with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 1° · rain 85 mm · daylight 13 h 57 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Daogao an average May high of 13°, a low of 1° and some 85 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 57 min in mid-May, 56 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Daogao runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Niba, 6 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Daogao, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 42 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Jan–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 57 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NibaGansu6 km SW13°1°86 mm
ZhaguluGansu18 km NNE15°3°80 mm
ChubuGansu20 km NE15°3°81 mm
Ka'erqinGansu24 km ENE16°4°81 mm
AlaGansu26 km WNW14°2°82 mm
GuzhanGansu27 km NE16°3°79 mm
LexiuGansu27 km N15°2°80 mm
ShuangchaGansu28 km WNW14°2°83 mm

The Almanac · Daogao Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Daogao by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-16°2.0 mm9 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
February2°-12°5.0 mm11 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
March6°-6°15 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April10°-1°43 mm11 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
May13°1°85 mm9 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦
June15°5°92 mm8 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦
July17°7°120 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August17°6°110 mm8 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September13°4°110 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October9°-1°51 mm8 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦
November6°-6°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
December2°-13°1.0 mm6 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Daogao in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Daogao in May?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 1 °C (35 °F), with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 13°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Daogao?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Daogao in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 51 min in December to 14 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Daogao in May?

Hardly — May nights average 1 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Daogao in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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