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Macheng Weather in May

Macheng in May

The short of it: Macheng in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 135 mm · daylight 13 h 43 min

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

May in Macheng brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 135 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 135 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 43 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 October and November.

Against its neighbours, Macheng runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Xinzhou, 41 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Macheng, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 22 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 43 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
XinzhouHubei41 km SSW27°18°149 mm
HuangpiHubei70 km WSW27°18°148 mm
HuanggangHubei82 km S27°19°161 mm
HuangzhouHubei84 km SSW27°19°161 mm
QingquanHubei84 km SSE28°18°165 mm
E’zhouHubei88 km S27°19°162 mm
EzhouHubei89 km SSW28°19°163 mm
Pánlóngchéng Jīngjì KāifāqūHubei90 km SW27°19°155 mm

The Almanac · Macheng Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 135 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Macheng by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°0°34 mm7 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
February11°3°54 mm8 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦
March16°7°76 mm9 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
April23°13°113 mm9 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦
May28°18°135 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
June30°22°174 mm8 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦
July33°25°186 mm8 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦
August33°24°102 mm8 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦
September29°20°65 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
October24°14°61 mm7 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
November17°7°53 mm8 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
December11°2°25 mm7 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macheng in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macheng in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 135 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Macheng?

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

How long are the days in Macheng in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 8 min in December to 14 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Macheng in May?

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

What should I pack for Macheng in May?

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

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