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Shanghai Weather May

Shanghai is situated in humid subtropical zone which is known for warm weather during summer time with high humidity and soft and cool winter with short rainfalls.

To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Shanghai in May.

	average daily high	+24.8°C
	average daily low	+17.3°C
	sea temperature	+17.7°C
	daytime	14.2 h
	sunny / overcast hours	5.5 / 8.7
	average monthly precipitation	85 mm

Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Shanghai are April, May, October, November.

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Temperature in Shanghai

In May the average daily maximum in Shanghai is +24.8°C, and the minimum +17.3°C.

The hottest May day on record is +35.5°C, and the coldest +6.9°C.

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Daylight hours

There are 14.2 hours of daylight in Shanghai in May. Out of these, on average 5.5 are sunny, which means it is mostly cloudy.

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Sea temperature

The average monthly temperature in the East China Sea on the beaches of Shanghai in May is +17.7°C.

The water is considered very cool, but some hardy people might bathe in it for 10-15 minutes.

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Precipitation

The amount of precipitation in Shanghai in May is usually 85 mm, which may cause a change of plans on certain days.