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Jianshan Weather in May

Jianshan in May

The short of it: Jianshan in May averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 13 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 13° · rain 146 mm · daylight 13 h 44 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & May

Thirty years of records give Jianshan an average May high of 22°, a low of 13° and some 146 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 44 min in mid-May, 50 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 September and May.

Against its neighbours, Jianshan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Wenfeng, 32 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Jianshan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 36 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 44 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WenfengChongqing32 km E23°13°142 mm
WenquanChongqing36 km WSW27°17°144 mm
ZhuyuanChongqing37 km ESE22°13°144 mm
HeqianChongqing40 km W27°17°143 mm
QinglianChongqing42 km SE23°14°148 mm
GuojiaChongqing42 km WSW27°18°142 mm
DajinChongqing43 km WNW24°15°146 mm
GongpingChongqing45 km SE25°15°146 mm
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The Almanac · Jianshan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Jianshan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-1°16 mm8 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦✦
February8°1°24 mm7 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦
March13°4°51 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
April19°9°110 mm8 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦
May22°13°146 mm7 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦
June25°17°165 mm7 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦
July28°19°182 mm6 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦
August28°19°139 mm7 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦
September23°15°143 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October17°10°100 mm6 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦
November12°5°50 mm6 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦
December7°0°18 mm7 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jianshan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jianshan in May?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Jianshan?

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

How long are the days in Jianshan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 7 min in December to 14 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Jianshan in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jianshan in May?

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

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