Lijiang vs Shanghai in May

Lijiang is the better pick in May — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lijiang is nice, rainy, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.

Lijiang vs ShanghaiMay climate, side by side

LijiangShanghai
Comfort score83/100 (A)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high22°C28°C
Avg high / low23° / 12°26° / 17°
Rainfall110 mm127 mm
Rainy days1211
Humidity66%78%
Air quality (AQI)5798

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

Lijiang vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Lijiang or Shanghai?
Lijiang is the better pick in May — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lijiang is nice, rainy, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Lijiang vs Shanghai in May?
In May, Lijiang averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.