London vs Shanghai in May

London and Shanghai are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is cool, a little rain, clean air; Shanghai is warm, rainy, very humid.

London vs ShanghaiMay climate, side by side

LondonShanghai
Comfort score85/100 (A)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high15°C26°C
Avg high / low17° / 8°24° / 17°
Rainfall46 mm109 mm
Rainy days911
Humidity76%76%
Air quality (AQI)4698

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

London vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in London or Shanghai?
London and Shanghai are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is cool, a little rain, clean air; Shanghai is warm, rainy, very humid.
What is the weather like in London vs Shanghai in May?
In May, London averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 46 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 109 mm.