What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Xi'an in May?

In May, Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Xi'an averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.

Shanghai vs Xi'an in May

Xi'an is the better pick in May — 87 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xi'an is warm, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.

Shanghai vs Xi'an — May climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Xi'an
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	28°C	27°C
Avg high / low	26° / 17°	27° / 16°
Rainfall	127 mm	66 mm
Rainy days	11	8
Humidity	78%	55%
Air quality (AQI)	98	118

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

Shanghai vs Xi'an in May — FAQ

Is May better in Shanghai or Xi'an?: Xi'an is the better pick in May — 87 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xi'an is warm, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Xi'an in May?: In May, Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Xi'an averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.