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

In May, Guangzhou averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.

Guangzhou vs Shanghai in May

Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Guangzhou vs Shanghai — May climate, side by side

	Guangzhou	Shanghai
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	34°C	28°C
Avg high / low	30° / 23°	26° / 17°
Rainfall	256 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	21	11
Humidity	84%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	107	98

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

Guangzhou vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Guangzhou or Shanghai?: Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shanghai in May?: In May, Guangzhou averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.