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Ning’er Weather in May

Ning’er in May

The short of it: Ning’er in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 126 mm · daylight 13 h 14 min

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

May in Ning’er brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 17°, with about 126 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 14 min in mid-May, 35 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 February and January.

Against its neighbours, Ning’er runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Pu'er, 29 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Ning’er, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 86 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 14 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pu'erYunnan29 km SSW29°17°131 mm
MengwangYunnan75 km SSE28°17°131 mm
MengmanYunnan81 km S30°19°137 mm
QianliuYunnan87 km W29°17°147 mm
NuozhaduYunnan94 km WSW28°17°155 mm
DashanYunnan94 km W29°17°139 mm
DongheYunnan100 km W28°16°142 mm
FudongYunnan106 km W26°15°134 mm

The Almanac · Ning’er 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 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Ning’er by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°7°29 mm5 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
February23°8°14 mm5 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°10°20 mm6 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
April28°14°40 mm6 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°17°126 mm6 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
June27°19°180 mm6 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
July26°19°292 mm4 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
August27°19°268 mm4 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
September26°18°136 mm4 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October24°16°128 mm4 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
November22°11°50 mm5 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
December19°8°28 mm4 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ning’er in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ning’er in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ning’er?

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

How long are the days in Ning’er in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 14 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 43 min in December to 13 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Ning’er in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ning’er in May?

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

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