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Dingdan Weather in May

Dingdan in May

The short of it: Dingdan in May averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 18° · rain 186 mm · daylight 13 h 24 min

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

May in Dingdan brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 18°, with about 186 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 26°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 186 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 24 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and March.

Against its neighbours, Dingdan runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Pingjiang, 18 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Dingdan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 83 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 24 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PingjiangGuizhou18 km NE27°18°179 mm
ShangjiangGuizhou19 km WNW26°17°190 mm
TingdongGuizhou35 km E27°18°186 mm
PingjiangGuizhou40 km E27°18°186 mm
XiajiangGuizhou44 km ESE27°18°190 mm
YaoluGuizhou50 km SSW26°17°200 mm
MaolanGuizhou55 km SSW26°18°200 mm
JiuchaoGuizhou56 km ENE24°16°194 mm

The Almanac · Dingdan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 26°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 186 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Dingdan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°3°32 mm5 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦
February12°6°35 mm6 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
March16°9°54 mm7 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
April22°14°103 mm6 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
May26°18°186 mm6 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦
June29°21°202 mm6 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦
July31°22°161 mm6 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦
August31°22°133 mm6 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦
September28°19°74 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October23°15°72 mm5 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
November17°10°60 mm5 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
December12°5°33 mm5 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dingdan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dingdan in May?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 26°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 186 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Dingdan?

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

How long are the days in Dingdan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 32 min in December to 13 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Dingdan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dingdan in May?

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

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