May could be a good time to visit Quanzhou, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +82°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in May. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 172 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
172 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quanzhou has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Quanzhou in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quanzhou for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +84°F with a maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +64°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +97°F.
Is Quanzhou warm or cold in May?
Quanzhou is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +64°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Quanzhou:
Climate in Quanzhou in May
Quanzhou weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+77°F
+82°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+48°F
+57°F
+64°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+97°F
+99°F
Rainfall
115 mm
172 mm
187 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
80%
83%
85%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1009 HPa
1006 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
1
Cloudy days
11
10
7
Rainy days
16
19
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +82°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 115 mm to 172 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in April to 2 in May.
Wind speed in Quanzhou in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Quanzhou is gradually increasing during May, going from 7 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Quanzhou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 93 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Quanzhou, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Quanzhou wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 187 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 33 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Quanzhou?
This is the weather in Quanzhou in May 2024:
1 May
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+82°F
2 May
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+83°F
3 May
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+87°F
4 May
☁️
+88°F
5 May
☁️
+87°F
6 May
☁️
+87°F
7 May
🌧️
+82°F
8 May
☁️
+74°F
9 May
☀️
+74°F
10 May
☀️
+79°F
11 May
☁️
+80°F
12 May
☁️
+78°F
13 May
☁️
+79°F
14 May
☁️
+79°F
15 May
☁️
+86°F
16 May
☁️
+85°F
17 May
☁️
+83°F
18 May
🌧️
+89°F
19 May
☁️
+85°F
20 May
☁️
+80°F
21 May
☁️
+86°F
22 May
🌧️
+92°F
23 May
☁️
+77°F
24 May
☁️
+79°F
25 May
☁️
+87°F
26 May
☁️
+90°F
27 May
☁️
+90°F
28 May
☀️
+94°F
29 May
☀️
+96°F
30 May
☀️
+97°F
31 May
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+97°F
In May 2024 Quanzhou had 7 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Quanzhou climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Quanzhou in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+75°F) and the highest in 2021 (+81°F). The driest year was 2020 with only 740 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1957 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quanzhou in May:
Is May a good time to visit Quanzhou?
It’s always a good time to visit Quanzhou, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Quanzhou in May?
May is warm in Quanzhou. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Quanzhou rainy in May?
Quanzhou is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Quanzhou in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quanzhou in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quanzhou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
