Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Shanghai with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Shanghai in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Shanghai with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 28°C, with nights close to 18°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Shanghai will be around 28°C, with nights close to 19°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 160 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 47% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Shanghai. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Shanghai in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
160 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Shanghai?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Shanghai. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Shanghai runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Shanghai in May
With 38°C, Shanghai hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Shanghai
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Shanghai, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Shanghai
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Shanghai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Shanghai.
Daily UV Index in May in Shanghai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Shanghai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Shanghai Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Shanghai, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Shanghai Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Shanghai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Shanghai
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Shanghai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Shanghai by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shanghai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
