Weather on May 2 in Shanghai
Historical weather data for May 2 in Shanghai, China
Based on 53 years of data from SHANGHAI/HONGQIAO
About This Date
May 2nd in Shanghai, China typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 14°C. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 2nd was in 2020 (25°C average), while the coldest was 1986 (13°C) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 34% of May 2nd dates historically, with the wettest May 2nd recording 2.31" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 2nd in Shanghai? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0" |
| 2024 | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | 25°C (77°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 25°C (77°F) | 13°C (55°F) | -- |
| 2020 | 29°C (85°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -- | 16°C (60°F) | 1.78" |
| 2016 | -- | 19°C (67°F) | 2.31" |
| 2015 | 22°C (71°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0.56" |
| 2014 | 31°C (87°F) | 17°C (62°F) | -- |
| 2013 | -- | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 2012 | 22°C (72°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 21°C (70°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 31°C (87°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0.29" |
| 2008 | 27°C (81°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | 26°C (78°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | 21°C (69°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 24°C (75°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0.08" |
| 2001 | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 22°C (71°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | 24°C (76°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 0.74" |
| 1997 | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0.6" |
| 1996 | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 1.01" |
| 1994 | 26°C (78°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0.61" |
| 1992 | 21°C (70°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 21°C (69°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 22°C (72°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0.82" |
| 1989 | 19°C (67°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0.07" |
| 1988 | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 17°C (62°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0.58" |
| 1986 | 14°C (58°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 1.66" |
| 1985 | 24°C (76°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 18°C (64°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | 30°C (86°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0.68" |
| 1980 | 18°C (64°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0.03" |
| 1978 | 24°C (75°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | 23°C (73°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0.39" |
| 1976 | 17°C (63°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 1.14" |
| 1975 | 20°C (68°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0.13" |
| 1974 | 20°C (68°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | 19°C (66°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0" |