SeasonMapPingyao weather in May
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May in Pingyao: warm, soaked, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 13 rainy days.
#4 of 12 months in Pingyao · #938 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pingyao climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 163 mm / 6.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 122 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pingyao 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 Pingyao'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 weatherPingyao's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Pingyao — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Pingyao in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Pingyao?
- May in Pingyao: warm, soaked, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 13 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Pingyao on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Pingyao in May?
- In May, Pingyao averages a daily high of 25.8°C and a low of 17.3°C, with about 163.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pingyao in May?
- Pingyao has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 122 in May.
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