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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 49/100

Quanzhou in May

Mixed · 49/100Beach 69/100
High / low27° / 21°daily averages
Precipitation162 mm19 wet days
Sea23°surface temperature
24.91° N, 118.59° EElevation 14 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goQuanzhou · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49May
Best timeOct–Dec
May: high / low27° / 21°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Quanzhou averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 21° — warm weather by day. Expect around 162 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 54%.

Days are 3.2° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.2°. The sea averages 23°, pleasant for a swim.

May scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Quanzhou. For the most comfortable weather, consider October, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:23 and sets at 18:43 local time, giving 13 h 20 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 29 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%82%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%60%

Beach score this month: 69/100 (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 Quanzhou this month

Jinjiang
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Jinjiang

Fujian · 11 km S
26°May high
19wet days
53score
Jinjiang
Nan'an
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Nan'an

Fujian · 22 km W
27°May high
19wet days
47score
Nan'an
Shishi
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Shishi

Fujian · 20 km S
25°May high
19wet days
56score
Shishi
Luoyang
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Luoyang

Fujian · 11 km NE
27°May high
19wet days
49score
Luoyang
ivTop of the table

China's best in May

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

Quanzhou in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Quanzhou?

May scores 49/100 for Quanzhou, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 27°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Quanzhou in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 21°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Quanzhou in May?

Quanzhou receives about 162 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 19 days.

Can you swim in Quanzhou in May?

The sea averages 23°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.