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

In May, Chongqing averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 153 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.

Chongqing vs Shanghai in May

Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Chongqing is hot, soaked, poor air quality.

Chongqing vs Shanghai — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Chongqing	🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score	65/100 (C)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	32°C	28°C
Avg high / low	29° / 19°	26° / 17°
Rainfall	153 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	17	11
Humidity	79%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	126	98

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

Month by month

Chongqing 🇨🇳 Chinahot, soaked, poor air quality · best March65
Shanghai 🇨🇳 Chinawarm, rainy, muggy air · best October79

Chongqing vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chongqing or Shanghai?: Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Chongqing is hot, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Chongqing vs Shanghai in May?: In May, Chongqing averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 153 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.