Planning a trip to Shanghai in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 127 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
127 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shanghai has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Shanghai in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shanghai for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +55°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +82°F.
Is Shanghai warm or cold in May?
Shanghai is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +63°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Shanghai:
Climate in Shanghai in May
Shanghai weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+77°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+34°F
+48°F
+57°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+99°F
+100°F
Rainfall
101 mm
127 mm
252 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
71%
72%
78%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1009 HPa
1004 HPa
Sunny days
10
10
6
Cloudy days
12
12
12
Rainy days
8
9
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +77°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 101 mm to 127 mm.Humidity rises from 71% to 72%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 10 sunny days during the month.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Shanghai in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Shanghai is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Shanghai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 87 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Shanghai wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 252 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Shanghai?
This is the weather in Shanghai in May 2023:
1 May
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+68°F
2 May
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+77°F
3 May
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+82°F
4 May
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+80°F
5 May
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+81°F
6 May
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+85°F
7 May
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+79°F
8 May
☀️
+76°F
9 May
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+72°F
10 May
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+70°F
11 May
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+73°F
12 May
🌧️
+67°F
13 May
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+63°F
14 May
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+72°F
15 May
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+73°F
16 May
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+79°F
17 May
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+83°F
18 May
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+80°F
19 May
☀️
+73°F
20 May
🌧️
+69°F
21 May
☀️
+79°F
22 May
☀️
+82°F
23 May
☁️
+78°F
24 May
🌧️
+68°F
25 May
☀️
+81°F
26 May
☀️
+77°F
27 May
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+85°F
28 May
🌧️
+74°F
29 May
🌫️
+75°F
30 May
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+87°F
31 May
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+83°F
In May 2023 Shanghai had 22 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Shanghai climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Shanghai in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+73°F) and the highest in 2019 (+90°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 37 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 466 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai in May:
Is May a good time to visit Shanghai?
May is a really good time to go to Shanghai. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Shanghai.
Can you sunbathe in Shanghai in May?
May is warm in Shanghai. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Shanghai rainy in May?
Shanghai is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shanghai in May?
The amount of sunny days in Shanghai during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shanghai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.