What is the weather like in Amsterdam vs Shanghai in May?

In May, Amsterdam averages 19°C high / 9°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.

Amsterdam vs Shanghai in May

Amsterdam is the better pick in May — 84 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Amsterdam is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.

Amsterdam vs Shanghai — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇱 Amsterdam	🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	28°C
Avg high / low	19° / 9°	26° / 17°
Rainfall	63 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	9	11
Humidity	76%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	49	98

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Netherlandsnice, a little rain, clean air · best July84
Shanghai 🇨🇳 Chinawarm, rainy, muggy air · best October79

Amsterdam vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Amsterdam or Shanghai?: Amsterdam is the better pick in May — 84 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Amsterdam is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam vs Shanghai in May?: In May, Amsterdam averages 19°C high / 9°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.