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Gaofeng Weather in May

Gaofeng in May

The short of it: Gaofeng in May averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 157 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 November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 18° · rain 157 mm · daylight 13 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gaofeng an average May high of 26°, a low of 18° and some 157 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 157 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 November.

Against its neighbours, Gaofeng runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Shuanghekou, 5 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Gaofeng, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 37 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 42 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShuanghekouChongqing5 km NNE26°17°156 mm
XintianChongqing6 km ESE27°18°156 mm
GanningChongqing8 km SW26°17°159 mm
WanzhouChongqing8 km NE27°18°154 mm
PailouChongqing10 km NNE27°18°153 mm
Bai’anbaChongqing11 km ENE27°18°155 mm
WanxianChongqing12 km NNE27°18°154 mm
ChenjiabaChongqing12 km NNE27°18°153 mm

The Almanac · Gaofeng 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 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 157 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Gaofeng by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°3°17 mm4 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
February12°5°22 mm5 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
March17°9°55 mm6 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
April23°14°120 mm5 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
May26°18°157 mm5 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
June29°21°169 mm5 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦
July33°24°170 mm5 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦
August33°23°129 mm5 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦
September28°20°149 mm5 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October22°15°107 mm4 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
November16°10°56 mm5 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
December11°5°22 mm4 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gaofeng in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gaofeng in May?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 157 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Gaofeng?

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

How long are the days in Gaofeng 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 Gaofeng in May?

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

What should I pack for Gaofeng in May?

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

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