Chongming weather in May (Shanghai Area, China)

Wondering what the weather is like in Chongming during May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Chongming includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Chongming in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 168 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and June tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chongming, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Shanghai, China (25 KM, 15 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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

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