Kunming vs Shanghai in May

Kunming is the better pick in May — 84 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kunming is warm, rainy, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.

Kunming vs Shanghai — May climate, side by side

🇨🇳 Kunming🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score84/100 (A)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high25°C28°C
Avg high / low26° / 14°26° / 17°
Rainfall132 mm127 mm
Rainy days1411
Humidity65%78%
Air quality (AQI)6998

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

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Kunming vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kunming or Shanghai?
Kunming is the better pick in May — 84 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kunming is warm, rainy, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kunming vs Shanghai in May?
In May, Kunming averages 26°C high / 14°C low with about 132 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.