Shanghai weather in May (Shanghai Area, China)

You can expect very pleasant temperatures during the day in May. The average maximum daytime temperature in Shanghai in May lies at 22.8°C (73.04°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 17.3°C (63.14°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during May is high with an average of 118mm (4.6 inchec). There are generally around 14 rainy days. The sun will show itself now and again, with 168 hours of sunshine during the entire month.

 

Shanghai, monthly averages in May

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Min Temperature 17 °C  

Max Temperature 22 °C  

Water Temperature 17 °C *  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 117mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 168 hrs *  

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Where to go in China in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in May? Visitors traveling to Shanghai should plan on bringing a totally waterproof coat since it will often be raining. However, also bring your summer cloths because it can be very nice and warm. With a water temperature of around 17.0°C (62.6°F), there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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