Shanghai in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +31°C and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 169 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+41°C
Max.
169 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shanghai has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Shanghai in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shanghai for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +40°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +36°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°C to +27°C.
Is Shanghai warm or cold in August?
Shanghai is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is one of the warmest months in Shanghai, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Shanghai in August
Shanghai weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+32°C
+31°C
+27°C
Min. temperature
+18°C
+20°C
+13°C
Max. temperature
+42°C
+41°C
+38°C
Rainfall
173 mm
169 mm
125 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
77%
77%
76%
Air pressure
1003 HPa
1004 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
8
Cloudy days
12
13
14
Rainy days
11
11
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +32°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +31°C.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 173 mm to 169 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in July to 7 in August.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Shanghai in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Shanghai is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Shanghai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 104 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Shanghai, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Shanghai wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 252 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Shanghai?
This is the weather in Shanghai in August 2023:
1 August
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+36°C
2 August
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+37°C
3 August
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+35°C
4 August
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+37°C
5 August
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+40°C
6 August
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+38°C
7 August
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+37°C
8 August
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+37°C
9 August
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+39°C
10 August
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+39°C
11 August
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+40°C
12 August
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+39°C
13 August
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+39°C
14 August
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+39°C
15 August
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+39°C
16 August
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+38°C
17 August
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+36°C
18 August
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+35°C
19 August
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+40°C
20 August
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+39°C
21 August
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+33°C
22 August
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+39°C
23 August
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+40°C
24 August
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+30°C
25 August
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+33°C
26 August
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+29°C
27 August
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+28°C
28 August
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+29°C
29 August
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+33°C
30 August
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+33°C
31 August
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+27°C
In August 2023 Shanghai had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +36°C, with an absolute maximum of +40°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Shanghai climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Shanghai in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+28°C) and the highest in 2016 (+39°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 49 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 494 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shanghai in August:
Is August a good time to visit Shanghai?
It’s always a good time to visit Shanghai, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Shanghai in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Shanghai. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Shanghai rainy in August?
Shanghai is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shanghai in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shanghai in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shanghai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.