Xiamen Weather in May

Compared to April, the highest maximum temperature goes up to 35℃/95℉ and the lowest minimum temperature is 18℃/64.4℉. The air is more humid because there are about 10 days of rain with less sun.

	Average Maximum	Average Minimum	Highest Maximum	Lowest Minimum
℃	31.6	23.5	35	18
℉	88.88	74.3	95	64.4

Sunny Days: about 2 days
Cloudy Days: about 5 days
Rainy Days: about 10 days
Overcast Days: about 14 days

What to wear and bring?

In early May In early May, there could be a couple of days of light rain, but the maximum temperature is a little high. Shorts and short sleeves are a comfortable clothing combination. Taking an umbrella with you all the time is also a good idea.
It often cloudy on Labor Day (May 1st). The temperature is usually between 24℃/75.2℉ and 33℃/91.4℉. So people should avoid getting overheated and apply sun-screen products before going out in the daytime.

In mid-May Compared to early in the month, there are more cloudy days, and the temperature is between 28℃/82.4℉ and 35℃/95℉. You will need to wear skirts, shorts, maybe a waistcoat, and sandals.

In late May The temperate is similar to mid-May, with the minimum temperature being up to 27℃/80.6℉. You should wear a T-shirt, skirt, shorts or other cool clothing. There are about a week of rainy days in late May, so you’d better to take an umbrella when you go out.

Historical Weather in May

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