Reykjavík vs Shanghai in May

Shanghai is the better pick in May — 84 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, very humid, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.

Reykjavík vs ShanghaiMay climate, side by side

ReykjavíkShanghai
Comfort score75/100 (B)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high7°C26°C
Avg high / low10° / 4°24° / 17°
Rainfall103 mm109 mm
Rainy days1811
Humidity81%76%
Air quality (AQI)4098

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

Reykjavík vs Shanghai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Reykjavík or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in May — 84 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, very humid, while Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Reykjavík vs Shanghai in May?
In May, Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 4°C low with about 103 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 109 mm.