Monthly climate guide
Yangshuo weather in May
Expect hot weather in Yangshuo in May: afternoons reach about 27°C (81°F), while nights drop to around 19°C (66°F). Around 287 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It's humid — around 85% — so the heat feels heavier.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Yangshuo — roughly 80% more rain than average.
- Yangshuo is usually about 3°C cooler than Guangzhou, 340 km away, in May.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Yangshuo.
Avg high
27°C
81°F
Avg low
19°C
66°F
Rainfall
287 mm
very wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
83%
cloud · often cloudy
Yangshuo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 37°F | 67 mm | 79% | 81% |
| February | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 42°F | 74 mm | 80% | 85% |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 183 mm | 82% | 89% |
| April | 24°C / 76°F | 15°C / 59°F | 207 mm | 83% | 85% |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 287 mm | 85% | 83% |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 368 mm | 88% | 88% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 74°F | 210 mm | 86% | 81% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 177 mm | 85% | 76% |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 20°C / 68°F | 103 mm | 83% | 69% |
| October | 25°C / 76°F | 15°C / 59°F | 69 mm | 80% | 60% |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 111 mm | 81% | 69% |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 56 mm | 75% | 66% |
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- 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 Yangshuo?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Yangshuo →Other China cities in May
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Yangshuo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Yangshuo?
May is one of the wetter months in Yangshuo, with about 287 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Yangshuo in May?
Average highs are about 27°C (81°F) and average lows about 19°C (66°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Yangshuo in May?
Yangshuo typically gets around 287 mm of rain in May — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Yangshuo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.