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

In May, Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 175 mm.

Shanghai vs Xiamen in May

Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Xiamen is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Shanghai vs Xiamen — May climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Xiamen
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	28°C	33°C
Avg high / low	26° / 17°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	127 mm	175 mm
Rainy days	11	16
Humidity	78%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	98	87

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

Shanghai vs Xiamen in May — FAQ

Is May better in Shanghai or Xiamen?: Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Xiamen is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Xiamen in May?: In May, Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 175 mm.