SeasonMapSeoul vs Shanghai in May
Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is warm, rainy, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
Seoul vs Shanghai — May climate, side by side
| Seoul | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 90/100 (S) | 79/100 (B) |
| Feels-like high | 24°C | 28°C |
| Avg high / low | 24° / 14° | 26° / 17° |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 127 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 | 11 |
| Humidity | 71% | 78% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 86 | 98 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Seoul vs Shanghai in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Seoul or Shanghai?
- Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is warm, rainy, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
- What is the weather like in Seoul vs Shanghai in May?
- In May, Seoul averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 105 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm.