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Zuolan Weather in May

Zuolan in May

The short of it: Zuolan in May averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 13° · rain 130 mm · daylight 13 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Zuolan an average May high of 23°, a low of 13° and some 130 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 47 min in mid-May, 51 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 March and November.

Against its neighbours, Zuolan runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Bashan, 4 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Zuolan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 40 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 47 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BashanChongqing4 km SSE23°14°131 mm
GaonanChongqing6 km ESE21°12°133 mm
YanheChongqing11 km SSW23°14°133 mm
PingbaChongqing18 km SSE23°13°137 mm
MiaobaChongqing24 km SSE23°14°138 mm
ShuangheChongqing25 km SSW22°13°140 mm
LongtianChongqing26 km SE22°13°136 mm
GaoyanChongqing28 km SE23°13°137 mm

The Almanac · Zuolan 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 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Zuolan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°12 mm7 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦
February9°2°18 mm7 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦
March14°4°43 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
April19°9°90 mm8 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
May23°13°130 mm7 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
June26°17°135 mm6 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
July28°19°162 mm6 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
August28°19°125 mm6 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
September23°15°151 mm6 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October17°10°91 mm6 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦
November12°5°42 mm6 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
December7°0°15 mm6 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zuolan in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zuolan in May?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Zuolan?

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

How long are the days in Zuolan in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 3 min in December to 14 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Zuolan in May?

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

What should I pack for Zuolan in May?

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

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