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The temperatures in Shanghai in May are comfortable with low of 17°C and and high up to 26°C.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Shanghai during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Shanghai in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Shanghai in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Shanghai before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 3° | 5 | 24 | 2 | 52 mm | Bad | Shanghai in January |
| February | 11° / 4° | 6 | 20 | 2 | 79 mm | Bad | Shanghai in February |
| March | 15° / 7° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 93 mm | Ok | Shanghai in March |
| April | 20° / 12° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 65 mm | Good | Shanghai in April |
| May | 26° / 17° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 91 mm | Perfect | Shanghai in May |
| June | 28° / 21° | 10 | 20 | 0 | 256 mm | Good | Shanghai in June |
| July | 31° / 25° | 14 | 17 | 0 | 284 mm | Ok | Shanghai in July |
| August | 32° / 25° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 212 mm | Ok | Shanghai in August |
| September | 28° / 21° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 146 mm | Good | Shanghai in September |
| October | 23° / 17° | 3 | 28 | 0 | 62 mm | Perfect | Shanghai in October |
| November | 18° / 12° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 68 mm | Good | Shanghai in November |
| December | 11° / 6° | 5 | 25 | 1 | 60 mm | Ok | Shanghai in December |