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Ruidian Weather in May

Ruidian in May

The short of it: Ruidian in May averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 13° · rain 127 mm · daylight 13 h 23 min

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

May in Ruidian brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 13°, with about 127 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 127 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 23 min in mid-May, 39 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 November and March.

Against its neighbours, Ruidian runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Mingguang, 14 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Ruidian, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 55 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 23 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MingguangYunnan14 km ESE23°13°117 mm
GudongYunnan22 km SSE25°14°128 mm
HouqiaoYunnan27 km SSW24°14°142 mm
JietouYunnan27 km ESE25°15°118 mm
MazhanYunnan36 km SSE24°13°127 mm
QushiYunnan40 km SSE26°15°121 mm
ZhongheYunnan53 km S26°15°141 mm
BeihaiYunnan53 km SSE24°14°125 mm

The Almanac · Ruidian 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 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 127 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Ruidian by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°1°19 mm5 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
February16°3°40 mm7 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
March19°6°54 mm8 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
April20°9°72 mm7 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
May22°13°127 mm6 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
June22°15°196 mm6 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
July23°16°235 mm6 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
August23°16°228 mm5 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
September23°15°169 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October21°12°124 mm4 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
November18°6°31 mm4 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
December15°2°13 mm4 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ruidian in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ruidian in May?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 127 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ruidian?

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

How long are the days in Ruidian in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 33 min in December to 13 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Ruidian in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ruidian in May?

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

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