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Shanghai Area Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shanghai Area, China in May.

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Shanghai Songjiang Jiading Qingpu

Planning a trip to Shanghai Area, China this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Shanghai Area in May

Shanghai Area, China is a region in China. May in Shanghai Area generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Nanhui to 27°C (81°F) in Zhujiajiao. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Zhujiajiao and 18°C (64°F) in Nanhui.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shanghai Area, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chongming with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to high rainfall in Songjiang with 142 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Shanghai as an example - it receives around 168 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Shanghai Area in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shanghai Area.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Shanghai Area

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Shanghai Area, China?

Temperature range in Shanghai Area (May)

Precipitation variation in Shanghai Area (May)

Shanghai

In May Shanghai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
168 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
279 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Shanghai →

Songjiang

In May Songjiang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
168 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
300 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Songjiang →

Jiading

In May Jiading generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
168 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
283 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Jiading →

Qingpu

In May Qingpu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
168 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
296 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Qingpu →

Nanhui

In May Nanhui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
168 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
poor
Climate in Nanhui →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shanghai Area in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shanghai 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Songjiang 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Jiading 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Qingpu 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Nanhui 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Baoshan 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)

Shanghai Area weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shanghai Area, China in May?

Expect pleasant weather across Shanghai Area, China in May. The popular destination of Shanghai averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Shanghai Area, China in May?

Average temperatures in Shanghai Area, China during May range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Shanghai.

Does Shanghai Area, China get a lot of rain in May?

Shanghai typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 126 mm (5 in) on average across Shanghai Area, China.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Shanghai Area, China?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Shanghai Area, China with overall pleasant weather in Shanghai.

On average, the best time to visit Shanghai Area, China is in October with generally perfect weather in Shanghai. On the other hand, the months of January, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

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