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Shanghai weather in May 2021
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- 23°C max day temperature
23 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 15 days with some rainfall
15 - 16°C min night temperature
16 - 14 hours of daylight per day
14 - No heat & humidity
0 - 115 mm of monthly rainfall
115 - 10 (Very High) UV index
10 - 18°C sea temperature
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The May weather guide for Shanghai, China shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in Shanghai in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 23°C in Shanghai in May, falling to 16°C at night.
How sunny is it in Shanghai in May?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Shanghai in May - that's 41% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Shanghai in May?
The average sea temperature around Shanghai in May is 18°C.
Does it rain in Shanghai in May?
There are usually 15 days with some rain in Shanghai in May and the average monthly rainfall is 115mm.
Shanghai sunrise & sunset times for May 2021
Browse the sunrise & sunset times for Shanghai in May 2021. Select a month to view Shanghai sunrise & sunset times for the next twelve months.
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| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 1st May 2021 | 05:10 | 18:33 |
| Sunday, 16th May 2021 | 04:58 | 18:44 |
| Monday, 31st May 2021 | 04:51 | 18:53 |
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