Monthly climate guide
Ningbo weather in May
Expect warm weather in Ningbo in May: afternoons reach about 26°C (78°F), while nights drop to around 16°C (62°F). Around 138 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Humidity near 80% makes 26°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Ningbo.
- Just 360 km apart, but Ningbo runs about 2°C cooler than Nanjing this month.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
16°C
62°F
Rainfall
138 mm
wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
77%
cloud · often cloudy
Ningbo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 49°F | 2°C / 35°F | 79 mm | 82% | 69% |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 84 mm | 82% | 72% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 6°C / 42°F | 112 mm | 80% | 71% |
| April | 21°C / 71°F | 11°C / 52°F | 109 mm | 79% | 71% |
| May | 26°C / 78°F | 16°C / 62°F | 138 mm | 80% | 77% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 69°F | 286 mm | 86% | 88% |
| July | 32°C / 89°F | 25°C / 76°F | 140 mm | 84% | 70% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 25°C / 77°F | 201 mm | 83% | 64% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 165 mm | 81% | 70% |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 16°C / 60°F | 101 mm | 80% | 62% |
| November | 18°C / 65°F | 10°C / 51°F | 95 mm | 81% | 67% |
| December | 11°C / 53°F | 3°C / 38°F | 70 mm | 79% | 62% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Ningbo?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Ningbo →Other China cities in May
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Ningbo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Ningbo?
May is one of the wetter months in Ningbo, with about 138 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Ningbo in May?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 16°C (62°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ningbo in May?
Ningbo typically gets around 138 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ningbo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.