Guangzhou vs Hangzhou in May

Hangzhou is the better pick in May — 70 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hangzhou is hot, soaked, poor air quality, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Guangzhou vs HangzhouMay climate, side by side

GuangzhouHangzhou
Comfort score48/100 (F)70/100 (B)
Feels-like high34°C31°C
Avg high / low30° / 23°29° / 18°
Rainfall256 mm168 mm
Rainy days2113
Humidity84%76%
Air quality (AQI)107122

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Guangzhou vs Hangzhou in May — FAQ

Is May better in Guangzhou or Hangzhou?
Hangzhou is the better pick in May — 70 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hangzhou is hot, soaked, poor air quality, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Hangzhou in May?
In May, Guangzhou averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Hangzhou averages 29°C high / 18°C low with about 168 mm.