Shanghai · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 77°F, dipping to 62°F at night. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
77° / 62°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
12 mph
What May feels like in Shanghai
Sunrise
04:58
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:42
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Shanghai in May
The kit for May in Shanghai: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+8° avg high
+3 rain days
Shanghai in April →
May
77°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-5° avg high
-4 rain days
Shanghai in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Shanghai in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Shanghai in May?+
Average high 77°F, average low 62°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Shanghai?+
Compared to April (avg high 69°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 82°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Shanghai in May?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in May, on average.