May · China
Best time to visit Jiuzhaigou in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in May
Average temperature 8°C, 79 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.3/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Jiuzhaigou scores 8.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 8°C, 79 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fairytale valley with multi-tiered waterfalls and colorful turquoise lakes.
May holds up well in Jiuzhaigou — 2nd best month
Expect 8°C (46°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 79 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jiuzhaigou in May?
- In May, Jiuzhaigou averages 8°C, 79 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Jiuzhaigou?
- May earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jiuzhaigou in May?
- Expect about 79 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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