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

In May, London averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.

London vs Shanghai in May

London is the better pick in May — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.

London vs Shanghai — May climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 London	🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	28°C
Avg high / low	19° / 10°	26° / 17°
Rainfall	53 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	10	11
Humidity	74%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	46	98

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

Month by month

London 🇬🇧 United Kingdomnice, a little rain, clean air · best July86
Shanghai 🇨🇳 Chinawarm, rainy, muggy air · best October79

London vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in London or Shanghai?: London is the better pick in May — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in London vs Shanghai in May?: In May, London averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.