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Nanhe Weather in May

Nanhe in May

The short of it: Nanhe in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 89 mm · daylight 13 h 55 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Nanhe an average May high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 89 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 55 min in mid-May, 55 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Nanhe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Jiahe, 12 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Nanhe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 41 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 55 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JiaheGansu12 km E18°6°86 mm
Tanchang ChengguanzhenGansu15 km ESE19°7°86 mm
Hadapu ZhenGansu15 km N18°6°88 mm
Lichuan ZhenGansu18 km NNE18°6°88 mm
ChelaGansu20 km E18°6°87 mm
AwuGansu23 km NNW17°5°88 mm
XinghuaGansu31 km E17°5°89 mm
FengdieGansu32 km S20°9°83 mm

The Almanac · Nanhe 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 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Nanhe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-12°2.0 mm7 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
February3°-8°6.0 mm8 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
March8°-3°18 mm9 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
April13°2°48 mm9 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
May17°6°89 mm8 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
June20°9°80 mm7 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦
July22°11°102 mm7 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
August21°11°102 mm6 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
September16°8°103 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October11°2°56 mm7 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
November7°-4°11 mm7 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
December2°-11°2.0 mm7 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nanhe in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nanhe in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nanhe?

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

How long are the days in Nanhe in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 53 min in December to 14 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Nanhe in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nanhe in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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