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Shawei Weather in May

Shawei in May

The short of it: Shawei in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 195 mm (7.7 in) of rain and about 13 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 24° · rain 195 mm · daylight 13 h 13 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & December

Thirty years of records give Shawei an average May high of 29°, a low of 24° and some 195 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 195 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 13 min in mid-May, 34 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and December.

Against its neighbours, Shawei runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Shenzhen, 5 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Shawei, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 61 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 13 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShenzhenGuangdong5 km NE29°24°202 mm
Tin Shui WaiYuen Long8 km SSW30°24°210 mm
Yuen Long Kau HuiYuen Long8 km S30°24°210 mm
Yuen LongYuen Long8 km S30°24°210 mm
Yuen Long San HuiYuen Long10 km S30°24°210 mm
Luohu DistrictGuangdong10 km ENE29°24°212 mm
Shap Pat HeungYuen Long11 km S30°24°210 mm
FanlingNorth District11 km ESE29°23°222 mm

The Almanac · Shawei Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 195 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Shawei by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°12°25 mm12 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°14°36 mm12 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
March22°16°65 mm12 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
April26°20°134 mm11 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
May29°24°195 mm11 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
June31°26°317 mm10 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦
July32°26°276 mm11 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
August32°26°321 mm10 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
September31°25°202 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
October29°22°68 mm11 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
November25°18°38 mm12 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
December21°14°25 mm12 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shawei in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shawei in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 195 mm (7.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 195 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Shawei?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are November and December.

How long are the days in Shawei in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 46 min in December to 13 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Shawei in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shawei in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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