Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Shanghai Area, China this May.
Shanghai Area, China, a region in China, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging 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.
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Average daytime highs in Shanghai Area, China during May reach about 25°C (77°F) in Shanghai.
After dark, Shanghai cools to about 18°C (64°F) on an average May night.
Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Zhujiajiao is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 27°C (81°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 17°C (63°F).
Our database indicates that in May, Nanhui is the city with the coolest temperatures in Shanghai Area, China. You can expect daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows close to 18°C (64°F).
Shanghai usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
The water temperature averages approximately 17°C (63°F) in Shanghai this month, so not the best month to swim.
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