What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Xiamen in May?

In May, Guangzhou averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 175 mm.

Guangzhou vs Xiamen in May

Xiamen is the better pick in May — 60 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xiamen is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Guangzhou vs Xiamen — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Guangzhou	🇨🇳 Xiamen
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	34°C	33°C
Avg high / low	30° / 23°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	256 mm	175 mm
Rainy days	21	16
Humidity	84%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	107	87

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

Month by month

Guangzhou 🇨🇳 Chinasweltering, soaked, poor air quality · best December48
Xiamen 🇨🇳 Chinahot, soaked, muggy air · best December60

Guangzhou vs Xiamen in May — FAQ

Is May better in Guangzhou or Xiamen?: Xiamen is the better pick in May — 60 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xiamen is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Xiamen in May?: In May, Guangzhou averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 175 mm.