Zhongshan weather in May

Guangdong, China · long-term averages 2001–2025 · full-year climate of Zhongshan

Average high
30 °C86 °F
Average low
23 °C74 °F
Precipitation
275 mm11 in
Daylight
13.2 h
Humidity
83%
Cloud amount
77%

In May, Zhongshan has an average high of 30 °C86 °F and an average low of 23 °C74 °F, with about 275 mm11 in of precipitation. It is the 5th warmest month of the year and ranks 2nd for precipitation.

How May compares with other months

Compared with April, May is 2.8 °C5 °F warmer on average and wetter by 144 mm5.7 in. Compared with June, May is 1.2 °C2.1 °F cooler on average and drier by 49 mm1.9 in. Daylight lasts about 13.2 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 83% and the average cloud amount 77%.

Is May a good time to visit Zhongshan?

May is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 30 °C86 °F), it is fairly wet (275 mm11 in) and it is humid (83%). The most comfortable months in Zhongshan are October–March.

What to wear in May

For Zhongshan in May, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.

May in nearby places

May averages in nearby places
PlaceHigh °C°FLow °C°FPrecip. mmin
Zhongshan3086237427511
Jingan2883257730512
Daliang3187237329812
Macau278026782479.7
Shaping3087237329812
Baoan288325762319.1
Tantou3087237327811
Tin Shui Wai288325772319.1
Dongguan3087237327811

Other months in Zhongshan

  • January20 °C68 °F / 10 °C49 °F
  • February22 °C72 °F / 12 °C54 °F
  • March25 °C78 °F / 16 °C61 °F
  • April28 °C83 °F / 20 °C68 °F
  • May30 °C86 °F / 23 °C74 °F
  • June31 °C87 °F / 26 °C78 °F
  • July31 °C88 °F / 26 °C79 °F
  • August31 °C88 °F / 26 °C78 °F
  • September30 °C87 °F / 24 °C75 °F
  • October28 °C83 °F / 20 °C68 °F
  • November25 °C78 °F / 16 °C60 °F
  • December21 °C70 °F / 10 °C51 °F

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Zhongshan in May?

In May the average high in Zhongshan is 30 °C (86 °F) and the average low is 23 °C (74 °F).

Does it rain a lot in Zhongshan in May?

On average about 275 mm (10.8 in) of precipitation falls in May; it ranks 2nd of the 12 months.

Is May the warmest month in Zhongshan?

No. The warmest month in Zhongshan is August, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of 10 °C (49 °F).

How long is the day in Zhongshan in May?

In the middle of May the day in Zhongshan lasts about 13.2 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.

How humid is Zhongshan in May?

The average relative humidity in May is about 83%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.

How cloudy is Zhongshan in May?

On average about 77% of the sky is covered by cloud in May. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.

About this data

All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.