The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Hangzhou. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May is the best month of the year in Hangzhou. Compared to April: +3°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Daylight
13.5h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 80
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Is May the right month?
May is actually the best month of the year in Hangzhou. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · China
🗣️LanguageMandarin
💶CurrencyYuan renminbi (¥)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.55°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 34°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 10°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 44%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in May
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Location
Where is Hangzhou ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ChinaTemperate climate with a 8.0 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
30.27°N · 120.15°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hangzhou?
May is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 5.1h of sunshine and 29.0% rainy days. The months of May & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Hangzhou get in May?
Hangzhou averages 5.1 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Hangzhou?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Hangzhou in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Hangzhou good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Hangzhou scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Hangzhou?
January is the most difficult month to visit Hangzhou, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Hangzhou in May?
The average UV index reaches 7 in May in Hangzhou (high), with about 13.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.