Fujian weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Fujian: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 205 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 72% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 29°C (84°F) and 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Xiamen, the largest city in Fujian. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Fujian?
least pleasant month Weather score 51/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Fujian. For better conditions, consider Oct–Dec.
Does it rain a lot in Fujian in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 205 mm (8.1 in) falls in an average May. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Fujian in May?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
Fujian weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C (62°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 57 mm | 65% | fair |
| February | 18°C (64°F) | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm | 69% | fair |
| March | 20°C (69°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 115 mm | 71% | fair |
| April | 24°C (75°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 130 mm | 72% | fair |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 205 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 222 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 141 mm | 55% | fair |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 188 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
| September | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 134 mm | 57% | fair |
| October | 26°C (80°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 42 mm | 48% | best |
| November | 23°C (73°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 60 mm | 60% | best |
| December | 19°C (65°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 49 mm | 60% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Fujian in May
Weather can differ a lot within Fujian: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiamen | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 205 mm | least pleasant |
| Fuzhou | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 204 mm | least pleasant |
| Putian | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 190 mm | least pleasant |
| Quanzhou | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm | least pleasant |
| Jinjiang | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm | least pleasant |
| Longyan | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 259 mm | least pleasant |
| Sanming | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 262 mm | least pleasant |
| Zhangzhou | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 230 mm | least pleasant |
| Nanping | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 262 mm | least pleasant |
| Ningde | 26°C (78°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 222 mm | least pleasant |
| Fuding | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 188 mm | least pleasant |
| Songcheng | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 201 mm | least pleasant |