Verdict: Excellent month
Beijing Weather in May
May runs warm in Beijing, with daily highs around 28°C (82°F) and nights near 14°C (57°F). Rain is occasional — about 5 wet days in a typical year. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Beijing.
Average high
28°C / 82°F
Average low
14°C / 57°F
Rain days
~5
Precipitation
31 mm
What to pack for Beijing in May
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Beijing: Jun (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Jan (2°C / 36°F) · Wettest: Jul (~15 rain days)
2°
-7°
Jan
6°
-4°
Feb
15°
1°
Mar
22°
8°
Apr
28°
14°
May
33°
20°
Jun
32°
22°
Jul
30°
21°
Aug
26°
16°
Sep
19°
8°
Oct
10°
1°
Nov
3°
-6°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)