Weather in May in Shanghai Area
Considering a trip to Shanghai Area this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Shanghai Area in May?
Shanghai Area 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 in Nanhui to 27°C in Zhujiajiao. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Zhujiajiao and 18°C in Nanhui.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chongming with an average of 120 mm to high rainfall in Songjiang with 142 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 168 hours of sunlight expected in Shanghai. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Shanghai Area for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shanghai Area climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanghai Area?
Shanghai
In May Shanghai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Songjiang
In May Songjiang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Jiading
In May Jiading generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Qingpu
In May Qingpu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Nanhui
In May Nanhui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanghai Area, in China.
Is May the best time to visit Shanghai Area?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Shanghai Area with overall pleasant weather in Shanghai.
On average, the best time to visit Shanghai Area is in October with generally perfect weather in Shanghai. On the other hand, the months of January and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
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