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Tanzhou Weather in May

Tanzhou in May

The short of it: Tanzhou in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 258 mm (10.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 12 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 258 mm · daylight 13 h 12 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tanzhou an average May high of 29°, a low of 24° and some 258 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 258 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 12 min in mid-May, 33 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, Tanzhou runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Santo António, 10 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Tanzhou, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 98 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 12 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santo AntónioGuangdong10 km SE29°24°254 mm
Nossa Senhora de FátimaGuangdong10 km ESE29°24°254 mm
Macau0210 km SE29°24°254 mm
São LourençoGuangdong10 km SE29°24°259 mm
ZhuhaiGuangdong11 km ENE29°24°243 mm
SéMacao11 km SE29°24°254 mm
TaipaOur Lady of Carmo14 km SE29°24°250 mm
Jing’anGuangdong19 km WSW29°24°266 mm

The Almanac · Tanzhou Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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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 258 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Tanzhou by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°12°30 mm10 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°14°43 mm11 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
March22°16°74 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
April26°20°160 mm10 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
May29°24°258 mm9 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦
June31°26°328 mm9 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
July32°26°292 mm9 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
August32°26°337 mm9 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
September31°25°183 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
October29°22°72 mm10 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
November25°18°35 mm9 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
December21°14°30 mm12 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tanzhou in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tanzhou in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 258 mm (10.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 258 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Tanzhou?

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

How long are the days in Tanzhou in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 12 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 47 min in December to 13 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Tanzhou in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tanzhou in May?

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

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