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

Zigong in May

Mixed · 49/100
High / low27° / 19°daily averages
Precipitation118 mm17 wet days
Cloud cover53%monthly average
29.34° N, 104.78° EElevation 306 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goZigong · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49May
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
May: high / low27° / 19°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Zigong averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 19° — warm weather by day. Expect around 118 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 53%.

Days are 4.1° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 1.9°.

May scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Zigong. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 19:46 local time, giving 13 h 36 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 36 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%81%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%62%

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 Zigong this month

Neijiang
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Neijiang

Sichuan · 39 km NE
27°May high
16wet days
51score
Neijiang
Longchang
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Longchang

Sichuan · 49 km E
26°May high
17wet days
54score
Longchang
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

Zigong in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Zigong?

May scores 49/100 for Zigong, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 27°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Zigong in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 19°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Zigong in May?

Zigong receives about 118 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 17 days.