Trip to China in May: weather, holidays, reviews

Going on vacation in China in May? Then you need to know what the weather is like for you. Are you sure that everything is alright in May? This is partly true. May is the month that is beautiful even in a gassy metropolis with a dull industrial landscape. But in China great importance is given to the aesthetic environment, as well as healthy energy. Therefore, in May there it is beautiful doubly. In this article, we will review the conditions for a holiday in China in the last month of spring. Here it is necessary to make two reservations. First: China is a very large country. Its territory lies in different climatic regions. And if somewhere else the last breath of winter is felt, in other regions the present summer reigns. The second reservation is that May belongs to the off-season. So, the first and second half of the month differ in terms of temperature.

What attracts rest in China in late spring

The statistics show that Russians have a thirst for travel not only in summer, but also in May. This is facilitated by the turn of the weekend, falling on the first ten days of the month. Those Russians who live in the European part of Russia, rush mainly to the Krasnodar Territory. And Siberians choose China for a short vacation. The weather in May in this country is ideal for travel. Almost throughout the territory, except for the north and mountain regions, comfortable temperature conditions are set. A long light day, not cold and not hot, the luxuriant flowering of plants - all this makes the rest very comfortable. You can make excursions without fear of dying from the heat or getting wet under a long shower. The Chinese, like the Russians, celebrate many holidays in May. They pass very exotic - with crackers, fireworks, colorful processions. All of the above contributes to the fact that the May tours in China are very in demand. If you have planned a holiday for this month, you should take care of buying air tickets in advance.

Northern part of the country. Beijing and Harbin

As mentioned above, China is not only the most densely populated country in the world, but also the largest in Asia. Therefore, it is not surprising that different regions present a striking contrast in the climate plan. For example, in the north of the country, in the border areas with Russia, it is still cool. In Udalanchi, the average air temperature in the late spring is + 18 degrees, and in Harbin - + 20 C. Therefore, when going to China in May, you need to take a jacket or a warm sweater. But what will be superfluous in the northern regions is the umbrella. A month can pass only a couple of short rainstorms. The risk of typhoons, dust storms and other troubles, able to darken vacation, the most minimal. The capital of the country has the same clear weather. Only the air in Beijing warms up more. In the daytime the temperature reaches + 26 degrees. But the mornings and evenings are still fresh, so that a light cardigan does not fit.

The mountains

May is the most favorable month for climbing Mount Everest. Although the highest peak of the planet is in Nepal, many mountaineers come to China to begin their journey. In May, Tibet is warming day by day. Mountain sun is very aggressive, so you should stock up on protective cream and take dark glasses. But the temperature regime proves that the winter has not yet left the highlands. In Lhasa, the air warms up to + 14 in the day, but it is worth the sun to sit down, the real cold begins. Quite different weather in Urumqi. There the average monthly temperature is 20 degrees. In the luggage of travelers traveling to Tibet, there must be warm winter things. But in the foothills the real summer reigns. May there is scanty rains. Air is heated in Sian to 29 degrees, and in Luoyang to thirty.

Ecological tourism

Fans of walks through the virgin parts of nature especially like to travel to China in May. After all, this month, when everything is blooming and smelling, is ideal for visiting reserves and national parks. And there are a lot of them in the country. Especially their concentration in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan. Low, but very picturesque mountain ranges, waterfalls, crystal clear lakes will not leave anyone indifferent. The most popular, especially after the release of the movie "Avatar", enjoys the national nature park Zhanjiajie. It was his landscapes that became the set for Pandora's planet. The rains in May in this region are also quite small. The month will be favorable for those who will go to see the Great Wall of China. Air at this time is not yet fully warmed up. No haze and the horizon can be seen for many kilometers.

Central China

Rest in May in this region will be diverse. In this region, as well as in other parts of the Northern Hemisphere, the preceding warming occurs. However, the climate in Central China is sharply continental. The lower layers of the atmosphere are heated to + 27 degrees under the influence of hot sunlight. People wear summer shorts and sarafans. Everything changes with the sunset. Dry air cools very quickly. At midnight, the thermometer drops to +13 degrees. Therefore, if you are going to Chongqing, Wuhan or Nanjing, you need to put in a suitcase a wide variety of wardrobes - from summer tops and shorts to a warm jacket. But sharply the continental climate also reduces the likelihood of precipitation. Shanghai, although it belongs to the central region of China, but still lies on the coast. Therefore, in this city there are rains. True, they are short-lived. The thermometer column here also does not make sharp jumps. In the afternoon in Shanghai + 23, and at night - + 15 degrees.

Southern China. Hainan in May

The territory of the PRC is so huge that the extreme south of the country lies already in the tropical belt. Most Russians know only one place for a beach holiday in China - the island of Hainan. It lies on the same latitude as Hawaii. So, the holiday season there is already in full swing. And if in other regions of the country the sea of China has not yet warmed up in May (or rather, its temperature is from +20 degrees), then at the coast of Hainan, water is like fresh milk. In shallow bays, its temperature is + 26-28 degrees. The beginning of May is the best time for divers. And those who just want to sunbathe on a white sand and buy in a warm sea will be comfortable. However, it should be remembered that May is the last month of the tourist season in Hainan. Powerful tropical showers, lasting several days in a row, can come and a week or two earlier. The sea during this period also becomes a storm. A heavy wind, dense clouds and high humidity can overshadow your rest. Therefore, do not plan a trip to Hainan at the end of May.

Holidays and festivals

As in other countries, China is celebrating the Labor Day with a big start. On May 1st all cities are full of red flags and banners. Everywhere there are concerts and festivals. On May 4, the Day of Chinese Youth is celebrated with equal enthusiasm. People remember the events of 1919, when student rallies laid the foundation for modern democracy in the country. May 4 there are interesting performances, large-scale processions, theatrical street performances. But these two events are not the final list of red dates that China marks. Holidays in May are followed in this country by a continuous succession. In Guangzhou, the Canton Trade Forum of Southeast Asia is taking place. Particularly large is the Mother's Day, which falls on the second Sunday in May. Everyone who has a parent has to give them a gift. And on the streets of the cities are arranged matinees with treats. In the fourth lunar month (this date "floats" in May) near Lhasa, in the monastery of Tshurpa an amazing mystery of Cham unfolds. Those who are interested in Buddhist spirituality, can admire the dance of masks Lam. And if you are an avid athlete, you can take part in the marathon race on the site of the Great Wall of China. This event takes place every year on the third Saturday of May.

Reviews

Tourists who visited the PRC in late spring, were satisfied with their vacation. Except for the extreme south, where the probability of tropical downpours is already high, the weather in the country is warm and cloudless. The last month of spring is favorable for those who do not sit still. The temperature is set to be ideal for excursions. Do not be afraid to go to South China in May. Reviews assure that the price of tours is already decreasing, and the rainy season has not yet begun. Therefore, in Sanya or another resort in Hainan, you can spend an unforgettable two weeks in the first half of the month.