If you plan to visit Wuhan in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +79°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 191 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
191 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wuhan has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Wuhan in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Wuhan for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +57°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +79°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +84°F.
Is Wuhan warm or cold in May?
Wuhan is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +66°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 Wuhan:
Climate in Wuhan in May
Wuhan weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+79°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+39°F
+50°F
+55°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+97°F
+99°F
Rainfall
163 mm
191 mm
280 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
76%
76%
79%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1008 HPa
1003 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
2
Cloudy days
11
12
9
Rainy days
16
16
19
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 +72°F to +79°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 163 mm to 191 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Wuhan in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Wuhan is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Wuhan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 291 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Wuhan, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Wuhan wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 63% chance of precipitation and 280 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Wuhan?
This is the weather in Wuhan in May 2024:
1 May
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+82°F
2 May
🌧️
+75°F
3 May
🌧️
+79°F
4 May
🌧️
+78°F
5 May
☁️
+78°F
6 May
☁️
+69°F
7 May
☁️
+73°F
8 May
☀️
+77°F
9 May
☁️
+76°F
10 May
☁️
+65°F
11 May
☀️
+71°F
12 May
☀️
+80°F
13 May
☁️
+84°F
14 May
☁️
+87°F
15 May
☁️
+89°F
16 May
🌧️
+81°F
17 May
☀️
+78°F
18 May
☁️
+86°F
19 May
☁️
+88°F
20 May
☁️
+86°F
21 May
🌧️
+75°F
22 May
☁️
+68°F
23 May
☁️
+72°F
24 May
☁️
+74°F
25 May
☁️
+81°F
26 May
🌧️
+76°F
27 May
☁️
+91°F
28 May
🌧️
+91°F
29 May
☁️
+88°F
30 May
☁️
+82°F
31 May
☁️
+84°F
In May 2024 Wuhan had 5 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Wuhan climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Wuhan in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+68°F) and the highest in 2024 (+73°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 901 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 2480 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wuhan in May:
Is May a good time to visit Wuhan?
It’s always a good time to visit Wuhan, 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 Wuhan in May?
May is warm in Wuhan. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Wuhan rainy in May?
Wuhan 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 Wuhan in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Wuhan 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 Wuhan, 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.
