Shanghai weather in May (Shanghai Area, China)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Shanghai during May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Shanghai includes high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 25°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Shanghai in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 168 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October typically offers the best circumstances. While January and June tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shanghai climate page with graphs.

 

Shanghai, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 168 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 17°C 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shanghai.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.