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Houzhen Weather in May

Houzhen in May

The short of it: Houzhen in May averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 14° · rain 41 mm · daylight 14 h 8 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & April

May in Houzhen brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 14°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 26°; nights run about 14°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 8 min in mid-May, 62 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Houzhen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Shangkou, 8 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Houzhen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 13 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 8 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShangkouShandong8 km WSW26°14°41 mm
YingliShandong16 km WNW27°15°41 mm
TianliuShandong16 km W27°15°40 mm
DaotianShandong19 km SSW27°14°41 mm
GuchengShandong19 km WSW27°15°40 mm
ShouguangShandong24 km WSW28°15°41 mm
TaitouShandong30 km W27°15°40 mm
LongchiShandong32 km E26°14°44 mm

The Almanac · Houzhen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 26°; nights run about 14°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Houzhen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-7°6.0 mm12 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
February7°-4°10 mm13 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦
March14°2°13 mm15 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April20°8°28 mm15 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°14°41 mm15 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
June31°19°58 mm12 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
July32°23°193 mm11 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦
August30°22°165 mm10 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
September27°16°50 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October22°10°25 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°2°28 mm12 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
December6°-5°6.0 mm12 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Houzhen in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Houzhen in May?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 26°; nights run about 14°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Houzhen?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Houzhen in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 8 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 38 min in December to 14 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Houzhen in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Houzhen in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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