What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Shanghai in May?

In May, Hong Kong averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 233 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.

Hong Kong vs Shanghai in May

Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Hong Kong vs Shanghai — May climate, side by side

	Hong Kong	Shanghai
Comfort score	55/100 (D)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	28°C
Avg high / low	29° / 25°	26° / 17°
Rainfall	233 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	21	11
Humidity	86%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	85	98

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

Hong Kong vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Hong Kong or Shanghai?: Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Hong Kong is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Shanghai in May?: In May, Hong Kong averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 233 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.