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May · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 67/100

Dalian in May

Good · 67/100Beach 27/100
High / low15° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation52 mm6 wet days
Sea12°surface temperature
38.91° N, 121.60° EElevation 33 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goDalian · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67May
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct
May: high / low15° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Dalian averages daytime highs of 15° and night-time lows of 12° — cool weather by day. Expect around 52 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 36%.

Days are 5.6° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 5.3°. The sea averages 12°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 67/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Dalian. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 04:42 and sets at 18:59 local time, giving 14 h 17 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 52 minutes over the month.

Why 67/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%61%
Dry days · 33%56%
Clear skies · 25%90%

Beach score this month: 27/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Dalian this month

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Dalianwan

Liaoning · 15 km NE
16°May high
10wet days
64score
Dalianwan
ivTop of the table

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Where to go in May
Jiuquan
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Jiuquan

Gansu
23°May high
3wet days
92score
Jiuquan
Jiayuguan
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Jiayuguan

Gansu
22°May high
3wet days
92score
Jiayuguan
Sandaoqiao
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Sandaoqiao

Inner Mongolia
24°May high
3wet days
92score
Sandaoqiao
Wuhai
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Wuhai

Inner Mongolia
24°May high
4wet days
91score
Wuhai
·Questions

Dalian in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Dalian?

May scores 67/100 for Dalian, which we rate as good. Average highs are 15°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Dalian in May?

Daytime highs average 15°C and night-time lows 12°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Dalian in May?

Dalian receives about 52 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 6 days.

Can you swim in Dalian in May?

The sea averages 12°C in May, cold for most swimmers.