Hangzhou · SpringMonth summary
Hangzhou weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 79°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Hangzhou in May: 79°F and 8.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
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°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 36°F | 50°F | 34% | 0.1in | 7.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 37°F | 52°F | 39% | 0.1in | 6.9h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 46°F | 63°F | 42% | 0.1in | 7.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 55°F | 73°F | 42% | 0.2in | 8.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 64°F | 79°F | 44% | 0.2in | 8.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 72°F | 84°F | 62% | 0.5in | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 91°F | 54% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 79°F | 93°F | 49% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 84°F | 47% | 0.2in | 9.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 72°F | 29% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 64°F | 34% | 0.1in | 7.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 37°F | 54°F | 23% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
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 79°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 79°F, 8.8h of sunshine and 44% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Hangzhou in May?
With 79°F max and 8.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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