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Jinniu Weather in May

Jinniu in May

The short of it: Jinniu in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 59 mm · daylight 13 h 24 min

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

Thirty years of records give Jinniu an average May high of 29°, a low of 17° and some 59 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th 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 linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and February.

Against its neighbours, Jinniu runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Pianjiao, 24 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Jinniu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 24 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PianjiaoYunnan24 km N30°17°61 mm
Haidong ZhenYunnan33 km WSW25°13°57 mm
FengyiYunnan36 km SW26°14°58 mm
XiangchengYunnan37 km S27°14°60 mm
YunnanyiYunnan43 km SSE27°14°62 mm
Dali Old TownYunnan43 km WSW24°13°61 mm
DaliYunnan44 km WSW25°14°59 mm
Wanqiao ZhenYunnan45 km W23°12°60 mm

The Almanac · Jinniu 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 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Jinniu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°5°17 mm4 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
February23°8°27 mm6 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°11°44 mm8 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
April28°14°51 mm8 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May29°17°59 mm7 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦
June30°20°96 mm6 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦
July29°20°142 mm5 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
August29°19°140 mm4 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
September28°18°90 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October26°15°73 mm5 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
November23°9°17 mm5 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°5°9.0 mm5 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jinniu in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jinniu in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Jinniu?

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

How long are the days in Jinniu 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 44 min in June.

Does it snow in Jinniu in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jinniu in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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