Things to do in Dandong in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Dandong. The weather is usually mildly cool with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 50—70°F (10—21°C).

Dandong has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Dandong. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Dandong in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Dandong in May

Top experiences in May
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Holidays in Dandong in May
May
  • Labour Day (May 14)
  • Youth Day (May 4)
  • Labour Day Holiday (May 5)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Dandong in May

Temperatures on an average day in Dandong in May

The average temperature in Dandong in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 70°F (21°C) to a low of 50°F (10°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Dandong, July, has days with highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows of 69°F (20°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 27°F (-3°C) and lows of 7°F (-14°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Dandong in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
70°F
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50°F
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General weather summary

Mildly cool with a gentle breeze
Feels like
24%
Chance of rain
0.127 in
Amount
13.5 mph
Wind speed
63%
Humidity
14.3 hrs
Daylight length
4:28 AM
Sunrise
6:49 PM
Sunset
56%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 70°F (21°C) and a low of 50°F (10°C), it generally feels mildly cool with a gentle breeze. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Dandong in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Dandong has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Dandong that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Dandong for May.
Yalu River Broken Bridge
1. Yalu River Broken Bridge
4.2
(52)
Sights & Landmarks
Bridges
Landmark river crossing from 1911, partly destroyed in the Korean War & now a promenade & lookout.
Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
2. Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
5.0
(1)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Historic span across the Yalu River between the cities of Dandong, China & Sinuiju, North Korea.
Yalu River Broken Bridge
3. Yalu River Broken Bridge
4.2
(52)
Sights & Landmarks
Bridges
Landmark river crossing from 1911, partly destroyed in the Korean War & now a promenade & lookout.
Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
4. Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
3.5
(17)
War museum
Museums
Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
5. Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
5.0
(1)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Historic span across the Yalu River between the cities of Dandong, China & Sinuiju, North Korea.
Yalu River Broken Bridge
6. Yalu River Broken Bridge
4.2
(52)
Sights & Landmarks
Bridges
Landmark river crossing from 1911, partly destroyed in the Korean War & now a promenade & lookout.
Jinjiangshan Park
7. Jinjiangshan Park
3.9
(44)
Park
Nature & Parks
Pearl Park
8. Pearl Park
4.8
(4)
Park
Nature & Parks
Jinjiangshan Park
9. Jinjiangshan Park
3.9
(44)
Park
Nature & Parks
Dandong
10. Dandong
Museums
Science Museums
Dandong, formerly known as Andong, is a coastal prefecture-level city in southeastern Liaoning province, in the northeastern region of People's Republic of China. It is the largest Chinese border city, facing Sinuiju, North Korea, across the Yalu River, which demarcates the Sino-North Korean border. Wikipedia.

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