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

In May, Shenzhen averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 226 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 175 mm.

Shenzhen vs Xiamen in May

Xiamen is the better pick in May — 60 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xiamen is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Shenzhen is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Shenzhen vs Xiamen — May climate, side by side

	Shenzhen	Xiamen
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	35°C	33°C
Avg high / low	30° / 24°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	226 mm	175 mm
Rainy days	20	16
Humidity	85%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	85	87

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

Shenzhen vs Xiamen in May — FAQ

Is May better in Shenzhen or Xiamen?: Xiamen is the better pick in May — 60 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xiamen is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Shenzhen is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Shenzhen vs Xiamen in May?: In May, Shenzhen averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 226 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 175 mm.