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

In May, Chengdu averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.

Chengdu vs Shanghai in May

Chengdu and Shanghai are nearly tied in May — 77 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chengdu is hot, a little rain, poor air quality; Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.

Chengdu vs Shanghai — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Chengdu	🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	29°C	28°C
Avg high / low	28° / 18°	26° / 17°
Rainfall	77 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	11	11
Humidity	66%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	138	98

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

Month by month

Chengdu 🇨🇳 Chinahot, a little rain, poor air quality · best April77
Shanghai 🇨🇳 Chinawarm, rainy, muggy air · best October79

Chengdu vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chengdu or Shanghai?: Chengdu and Shanghai are nearly tied in May — 77 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chengdu is hot, a little rain, poor air quality; Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chengdu vs Shanghai in May?: In May, Chengdu averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.