SeasonMapYangshuo (Li River) weather in May
China
May in Yangshuo: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 22 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Yangshuo · #1214 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yangshuo in May
Other months in Yangshuo
Yangshuo's forum is split on December: some regulars call it cold, wet and windy, worse for sightseeing than other seasons, while others say it's a lot like nearby Guilin — a little cold, but with sunny days and blue sky most of the time. Either way, a jacket for mornings and evenings is standard advice, with nights dropping into the single digits.
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Yangshuo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 261 mm / 10.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo'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 weatherYangshuo's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Yangshuo in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The heavy months
15 Apr – 31 Aug · usuallyMonsoonRiskGuangxi's rain lands between April and August, May heaviest. The karst is greener and the river fuller for it, and the climbing is effectively off until the limestone dries.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk22 rainy days and about 261 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Yangshuo — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Yangshuo?
Yangshuo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Yangshuo?
- May in Yangshuo: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 22 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Yangshuo on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Yangshuo in May?
- In May, Yangshuo averages a daily high of 27.4°C and a low of 20.9°C, with about 261.3 mm of rain over roughly 22.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yangshuo in May?
- Yangshuo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in May.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — May
Within 300 km: Guilin's Longji terraces under water around 20 Apr – 15 Jun.