Beijing weather in May
May in Beijing: warm, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Beijing · #53 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Beijing climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 15 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 43% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 127 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Beijing in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Beijing?
- May in Beijing: warm, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Beijing on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Beijing in May?
- In May, Beijing averages a daily high of 28.2°C and a low of 14°C, with about 14.7 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Beijing in May?
- Beijing has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 127 in May.