Paris vs Shanghai in May

Paris and Shanghai are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paris is nice, a little rain, clean air; Shanghai is warm, rainy, very humid.

Paris vs ShanghaiMay climate, side by side

ParisShanghai
Comfort score86/100 (A)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high17°C26°C
Avg high / low19° / 9°24° / 17°
Rainfall63 mm109 mm
Rainy days1111
Humidity71%76%
Air quality (AQI)5098

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

Paris vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Paris or Shanghai?
Paris and Shanghai are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paris is nice, a little rain, clean air; Shanghai is warm, rainy, very humid.
What is the weather like in Paris vs Shanghai in May?
In May, Paris averages 19°C high / 9°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 109 mm.