Shanghai in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shanghai in august 2024
The weather in Shanghai in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
good weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
85°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
31%
16%
10%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
25%
19%
18%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
29%
17%
14%
Weather at 3am
81°F
28%
27%
19%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shanghai in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shanghai in august.
The climate of Shanghai in august is good
The weather in august in Shanghai is wet (with 9.6in of rainfall over 12 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 12.8in of precipitation over 12 days.
The climate quite good in this city the month of august. The thermometer averaged maximum of 90°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 85°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Shanghai is 88°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Shanghai in august with a maximum record of 108°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 68°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 23 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 74 of the month.
On this month of august, day length in Shanghai is generally 13:17. The sun rises at 05:20 and sets at 18:37.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shanghai in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 108°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 68°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.5in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.03km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:20 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:37 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:17 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Shanghai in august 2023:
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 92°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 92°F
81°F to 92°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 92°F
81°F to 90°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 94°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 94°F
83°F to 90°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 92°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 86°F
79°F to 90°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 90°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 90°F
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 86°F
72°F to 74°F
70°F to 74°F
70°F to 83°F
Map: other cities in China in august
Cities near Shanghai:
| Suzhou in august | tolerable weather |
| Nantong in august | good weather |
| Huzhou in august | tolerable weather |
| Ningbo in august | good weather |
| Zhoushan in august | tolerable weather |
| Hangzhou in august | tolerable weather |
| Yancheng in august | good weather |
| Huangshan (yellow mountain) in august | good weather |
| Wenzhou in august | tolerable weather |
| Linyi in august | good weather |
| Qingdao in august | good weather |
| Lushan in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Shanghai in august:
Weather data for Shanghai for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Shanghai. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Shanghai can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Shanghai.