What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Shangri-La in May?

In May, Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 105 mm.

Shanghai vs Shangri-La in May

Shangri-La is the better pick in May — 87 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shangri-La is cool, rainy, clean air, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.

Shanghai vs Shangri-La — May climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Shangri-La
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	28°C	14°C
Avg high / low	26° / 17°	15° / 6°
Rainfall	127 mm	105 mm
Rainy days	11	19
Humidity	78%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	98	50

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

Shanghai vs Shangri-La in May — FAQ

Is May better in Shanghai or Shangri-La?: Shangri-La is the better pick in May — 87 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shangri-La is cool, rainy, clean air, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Shangri-La in May?: In May, Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 105 mm.