Beijing Weather in May

Cloves in Jietai Temple

Cloves in Jietai Temple , Beijing

Weather: Rainfall is still low this month. It is warm during the day and cool at night.

Clothing: A T-shirt and a light jacket is enough to cope with the weather.

Things to do: May is a good season to go to see flowers in Beijing, and also one of the best times to visit the Great Wall, among the lush vegetation. See our Great Wall tours.

Be aware: May marks the beginning of the busy travel season, but flights, hotels, and tourist attractions don't get more expensive until later in the year, in the peak travel season from June to October.

May 1 to 3 is the Labor Day holiday. Hotel rates are often higher than usual, and tourist attractions are crowded. If you plan to travel during this period, you are advised to book everything in advance.

Planning to visit Beijing in May? See our Beijing Tours.

Beijing Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data

Date Average High Average Low
May   1 74 °F 23.33 °C 51 °F 10.56 °C
May   2 75 °F 23.89 °C 51 °F 10.56 °C
May   3 75 °F 23.89 °C 51 °F 10.56 °C
May   4 75 °F 23.89 °C 52 °F 11.11 °C
May   5 76 °F 24.44 °C 52 °F 11.11 °C
May   6 76 °F 24.44 °C 52 °F 11.11 °C
May   7 76 °F 24.44 °C 53 °F 11.67 °C
May   8 77 °F 25 °C 53 °F 11.67 °C
May   9 77 °F 25 °C 53 °F 11.67 °C
May   10 77 °F 25 °C 54 °F 12.22 °C
May   11 78 °F 25.56 °C 54 °F 12.22 °C
May   12 78 °F 25.56 °C 54 °F 12.22 °C
May   13 78 °F 25.56 °C 55 °F 12.78 °C
May   14 79 °F 26.11 °C 55 °F 12.78 °C
May   15 79 °F 26.11 °C 55 °F 12.78 °C
May   16 79 °F 26.11 °C 56 °F 13.33 °C
May   17 80 °F 26.67 °C 56 °F 13.33 °C
May   18 80 °F 26.67 °C 56 °F 13.33 °C
May   19 80 °F 26.67 °C 57 °F 13.89 °C
May   20 81 °F 27.22 °C 57 °F 13.89 °C
May   21 81 °F 27.22 °C 57 °F 13.89 °C
May   22 81 °F 27.22 °C 57 °F 13.89 °C
May   23 81 °F 27.22 °C 58 °F 14.44 °C
May   24 82 °F 27.78 °C 58 °F 14.44 °C
May   25 82 °F 27.78 °C 58 °F 14.44 °C
May   26 82 °F 27.78 °C 59 °F 15 °C
May   27 83 °F 28.33 °C 59 °F 15 °C
May   28 83 °F 28.33 °C 59 °F 15 °C
May   29 83 °F 28.33 °C 60 °F 15.56 °C
May   30 83 °F 28.33 °C 60 °F 15.56 °C
May   31 83 °F 28.33 °C 60 °F 15.56 °C

Beijing Climate Information by Month

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Q: Anita Asked on 2013-01-14 Reply
Hello , I will be visting Beijing during the Spring festival. During this time I am going completely solo. Are there any activities during the festival in Beijing, and is it also possible to go to other places (like any mountain/nature places) to visit during this time? Or is all the traffic stopped during this time due to the Festival?

Hi Anita, yes, there will be some activities held in some parks such as the Temple of Earth, Chaoyang Park, Happy Valley, etc. Yes, you can go to other places during this time. The traffic will run as usual.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-16
Q: mer villamor Asked on 2013-01-03 Reply
We are planning to go to Beijing. Which is better month to visit Beijing last week of March 2013 or 2nd week of May 2013. It is our first time to visit Beijing, hence quite excited. thank you for the information
Hi Mer, it is good season to visit Beijing on both of two months but I recommend the month of May after I compared them. May is a good season to go to see flowers in Beijing, and also one of the best times to visit the Great Wall, among the lush vegetation. Lily Lee Replied on 2013-01-03
Q: craig Asked on 2012-12-19 Reply
thinking about coming to beijing either jan 23rd or march 12th which is better
Dear Sir or Madam, In the end of Jan. the temperature is about -9℃ to 2℃(15.8-35.6℉）, it is about 0-10℃（32-51℉）in middle of March. In my opinion, it is better to travel to Beijing in March. Here are some tour packages for your reference. Please click: http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/tours.htm Please feel free to contact me directly if you are interested in our service, I am glad to arrange a tour for you. My e-mail: lussie@chinahighlights.net Lussie Lu Replied on 2012-12-20
Q: Philip Ooi Asked on 2012-05-10 Reply
Night life in Beijing? Does the night life really stopped after 9.00pm? Places for food, after 9.00 pm?
Dear Philip Ooi, No. Generally speaking, the night life in Beijing often lasts until 11pm. You can visit the website http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/nightlife.htm to get more information. Candice Song Replied on 2012-05-13
Q: taj manji Asked on 2011-12-07 Reply
i am going to bangkok may 1st 2012.i have to change plane at beijing.arriving at 16.35 pm and catch my connecting flight with air china at 19.35 pm.do i have enough time to catch my flight as may 1st is public holiday,airport is going to be busy.Do i have to go through customs and immigration? thanks
Hi Taj, Usually 3 hours would be adequate to connect flights in the same airport if both flights are on time. There are three terminals at Beijing International airport, it is important for you to confirm the right terminal for both flights. You can check the terminals for airlines by following the link here, http://en.bcia.com.cn/airinfo/aircoplist.shtml If it is an international flight involved, yes, you will need to go through the Custom Inspection, check different situations here, http://en.bcia.com.cn/guide/transfer_i_d.shtml Candy Wei Replied on 2011-12-08