Ningxia weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Ningxia: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 10°C (50°F) and cloud cover 57% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 31°C (88°F) and 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Wuzhong, the largest city in Ningxia. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Ningxia?
best month Weather score 85/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Ningxia.
Does it rain a lot in Ningxia in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 22 mm (0.9 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Ningxia in May?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 10°C (50°F).
Ningxia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C (31°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 2 mm | 45% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (39°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 2 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| March | 12°C (53°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 4 mm | 51% | fair |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 11 mm | 54% | best |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 22 mm | 57% | best |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 36 mm | 58% | best |
| July | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 43 mm | 56% | fair |
| August | 30°C (87°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm | 54% | best |
| September | 24°C (76°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 37 mm | 58% | best |
| October | 17°C (63°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 16 mm | 45% | best |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 5 mm | 37% | least pleasant |
| December | 0°C (32°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 1 mm | 38% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Ningxia in May
Weather can differ a lot within Ningxia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuzhong | 26°C (78°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Yinchuan | 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Zhongwei | 24°C (75°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 23 mm | best |
| Shizuishan | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 19 mm | best |
| Guyuan | 21°C (70°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm | best |
| Huinong | 26°C (78°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Dawukou | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 19 mm | best |
| Xigang | 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Shitanjing | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 19 mm | best |
| Yanghe | 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Lingwu | 26°C (78°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Ningdong | 24°C (75°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 26 mm | best |