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Luotian Weather in May

Luotian in May

The short of it: Luotian in May averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain and about 13 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 15° · rain 169 mm · daylight 13 h 41 min

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

Thirty years of records give Luotian an average May high of 24°, a low of 15° and some 169 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 169 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 41 min in mid-May, 48 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; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Luotian runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Longju, 13 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Luotian, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 34 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 41 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LongjuChongqing13 km NE25°16°164 mm
ZoumaChongqing13 km WNW24°16°166 mm
XintianChongqing25 km NW27°18°156 mm
WulingChongqing29 km W27°18°162 mm
ChanglingChongqing29 km NNW26°17°156 mm
Bai’anbaChongqing30 km NNW27°18°155 mm
WuqiaoChongqing31 km NNW27°18°155 mm
GanningChongqing32 km WNW26°17°159 mm

The Almanac · Luotian 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 24°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 169 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Luotian by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°18 mm5 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
February10°3°24 mm6 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
March15°6°57 mm7 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
April20°11°135 mm6 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
May24°15°169 mm6 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
June27°19°183 mm6 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
July30°21°168 mm6 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦
August30°21°135 mm6 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦
September25°17°152 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October19°12°110 mm5 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
November14°8°57 mm5 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
December9°3°22 mm5 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Luotian in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Luotian in May?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 169 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Luotian?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Luotian in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 11 min in December to 14 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Luotian in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Luotian in May?

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

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