SeasonMapHuangshan (Yellow Mountain) weather in May
China
May in Huangshan: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 15 rainy days.
#3 of 12 months in Huangshan · #719 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Huangshan in May
Other months in Huangshan
Huangshan's forum rates October as the best month overall, the lowest combined chance of rain and snow, with the best autumn colors typically arriving mid-month. Regulars strongly recommend avoiding the first week of October, China's national holiday and the mountain's most crowded stretch, and note the weekend right after tends to empty out again.
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Huangshan climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 193 mm / 7.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 75 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Huangshan in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Huangshan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherHuangshan's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Huangshan in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Huangshan?
- May in Huangshan: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 15 rainy days. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Huangshan on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Huangshan in May?
- In May, Huangshan averages a daily high of 18.1°C and a low of 10°C, with about 192.8 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Huangshan in May?
- Huangshan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 75 in May.