Shanghai weather in May 2024

Expect 73°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 6 hours of sunshine per day in Shanghai in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Shanghai in May before you book your next holiday to China in 2024/2025.

73
73°F max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
15
15 days with some rainfall
61
61°F min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
4.5
4.5 inches of monthly rainfall
10
10 (Very High) UV index
64
64°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for China (Shanghai) 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 73°F in Shanghai in May, falling to 61°F 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 64°F.

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 4.5 inches.

Shanghai May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Shanghai in May 2024. Select a month to view Shanghai sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	05:09	18:33
Thursday, 16th May 2024	04:58	18:44
Friday, 31st May 2024	04:51	18:53

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