Weather in Shanghai in May
In an average May, Shanghai sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
35°C
2018-05-16
Lowest
14°C
1986-05-02
Low
Highest
24°C
1991-05-25
Lowest
7°C
1991-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
52°C
2018-05-16
Lowest
4°C
1991-05-02
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
6.9 g/m³
1981-05-12
Wind
Highest
58 km/h
2001-05-05
Lowest
8 km/h
2016-05-23
Precip
Wettest
214 mm
2002
Driest
24 mm
1996
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