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

In May, Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Vancouver averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 51 mm.

Shanghai vs Vancouver in May

Vancouver is the better pick in May — 84 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vancouver is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.

Shanghai vs Vancouver — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Shanghai	🇨🇦 Vancouver
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	28°C	17°C
Avg high / low	26° / 17°	18° / 10°
Rainfall	127 mm	51 mm
Rainy days	11	8
Humidity	78%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	98	50

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

Month by month

Shanghai 🇨🇳 Chinawarm, rainy, muggy air · best October79
Vancouver 🇨🇦 Canadanice, a little rain, clean air · best July84

Shanghai vs Vancouver in May — FAQ

Is May better in Shanghai or Vancouver?: Vancouver is the better pick in May — 84 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vancouver is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Vancouver in May?: In May, Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Vancouver averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 51 mm.