What is the weather like in Beijing vs Shangri-La in May?

In May, Beijing averages 29°C high / 13°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 105 mm.

Beijing vs Shangri-La in May

Beijing and Shangri-La are nearly tied in May — 88 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Beijing is warm, dry, poor air quality; Shangri-La is cool, rainy, clean air.

Beijing vs Shangri-La — May climate, side by side

	Beijing	Shangri-La
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	27°C	14°C
Avg high / low	29° / 13°	15° / 6°
Rainfall	23 mm	105 mm
Rainy days	4	19
Humidity	42%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	127	50

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

Beijing vs Shangri-La in May — FAQ

Is May better in Beijing or Shangri-La?: Beijing and Shangri-La are nearly tied in May — 88 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Beijing is warm, dry, poor air quality; Shangri-La is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Beijing vs Shangri-La in May?: In May, Beijing averages 29°C high / 13°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 105 mm.