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Emei Weather in May

Emei in May

The short of it: Emei in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 214 mm (8.4 in) of rain and about 13 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 21° · rain 214 mm · daylight 13 h 20 min

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

May in Emei brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 21°, with about 214 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 20 min in mid-May, 37 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 December.

Against its neighbours, Emei runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Zhudong, 9 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Emei, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 26 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 20 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZhudongTaiwan9 km ENE28°21°222 mm
ToufenTaiwan11 km W28°22°200 mm
HsinchuTaiwan14 km NNW29°22°198 mm
ZhubeiTaiwan17 km N28°22°200 mm
MiaoliTaiwan24 km SW28°22°214 mm
ShenzhenTaiwan30 km N28°21°193 mm
DaxiTaiwan35 km NE27°21°221 mm
BadeTaiwan38 km NE28°21°216 mm

The Almanac · Emei 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 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Emei by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°12°71 mm12 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦
February19°12°106 mm11 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
March21°14°188 mm12 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
April24°18°188 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
May28°21°214 mm10 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
June30°24°251 mm12 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦
July31°25°275 mm14 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦
August31°24°278 mm11 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
September29°23°186 mm14 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
October26°20°74 mm12 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
November23°18°45 mm9 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°14°59 mm12 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Emei in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Emei in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 214 mm (8.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Emei?

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

How long are the days in Emei in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 37 min in December to 13 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Emei in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Emei in May?

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

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