Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
89°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Shanghai
China · East Asia
Hot, very humid days average highs in the upper 80s. Nights remain warm, with lows in the low 80s.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
89°F
Lows around 80°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, the highest monthly average.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.6 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
76%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 94° and nights feel near 87°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
8 mphAugust Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning85°F
Feels 92°F
Rain29%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday88°F
Feels 94°F
Rain38%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Feels 93°F
Rain35%
Cloud61%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening83°F
Feels 90°F
Rain16%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 37 | 2.4 | 8 | 6.2 | 73 |
| Feb | 50 | 39 | 2.5 | 9 | 6.4 | 74 |
| Mar | 58 | 46 | 3.5 | 11 | 7.1 | 73 |
| Apr | 68 | 55 | 4.0 | 10 | 8.0 | 73 |
| May | 76 | 65 | 4.6 | 10 | 8.6 | 75 |
| Jun | 81 | 72 | 10.6 | 15 | 7.6 | 82 |
| Jul | 89 | 80 | 6.5 | 15 | 9.6 | 80 |
| Aug | 89 | 80 | 5.6 | 15 | 9.6 | 80 |
| Sep | 82 | 73 | 4.5 | 12 | 8.7 | 79 |
| Oct | 73 | 64 | 2.3 | 7 | 8.1 | 75 |
| Nov | 63 | 53 | 2.3 | 7 | 6.7 | 74 |
| Dec | 52 | 40 | 1.6 | 6 | 6.7 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology