Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Shanghai, Shanghai, China in May
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
115mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shanghai, Shanghai, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May is close to Shanghai's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May115mm average rain
May is wetter than Shanghai's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.7 hours average sun
May sits close to Shanghai's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May19°C average sea
May is close to Shanghai's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May50 weather score
May sits close to Shanghai's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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