SeasonMapJinghong (Xishuangbanna) weather in May
China
May in Jinghong: sweltering, rainy, with muggy air — a gamble, with sticky heat.
#8 of 12 months in Jinghong · #1134 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jinghong climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jinghong 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jinghong'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).
Fair weatherJinghong's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jinghong — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Jinghong in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Jinghong?
- May in Jinghong: sweltering, rainy, with muggy air — a gamble, with sticky heat. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Jinghong on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Jinghong in May?
- In May, Jinghong averages a daily high of 34°C and a low of 22.6°C, with about 114.6 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jinghong in May?
- Jinghong has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in May.
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