Hangzhou · SpringMonth summary
Hangzhou weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hangzhou in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 26°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Hangzhou. May remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Hangzhou in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
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 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (7.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 2°C | 10°C | 34% | 2.5 | 7.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 11°C | 39% | 2.9 | 6.9h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 17°C | 42% | 3.4 | 7.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 13°C | 23°C | 42% | 4.2 | 8.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 26°C | 44% | 5.4 | 8.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 62% | 11.8 | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 33°C | 54% | 6.2 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 34°C | 49% | 5.6 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 29°C | 47% | 4.7 | 9.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 22°C | 29% | 1.9 | 7.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 18°C | 34% | 2.4 | 7.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 3°C | 12°C | 23% | 1.6 | 8.6h | 5.8/10 |
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Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Hangzhou averages 26°C, 44% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hangzhou in May
Is May a good time to visit Hangzhou?
May is an excellent time to visit Hangzhou (score 7.5/10). With 26°C, 8.8h of sunshine and 44% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Hangzhou in May?
With 26°C max and 8.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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