01Weather
Shanghai weather in August
Afternoons in August average 34.4 °C (94 °F) and nights cool to 27.3 °C (81 °F). The month brings about 246 mm (9.7 in) of rain spread over roughly 14 days. Compared with July it is 0.5 °C warmer; September is 4.6 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical August | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 38 °C / 100 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 31 °C / 88 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 25 °C / 77 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 28.6 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 45 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest August day 2016–2025 | 40.0 °C / 20.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August | 05:11 | 18:49 | 13.6 h |
| 15 August | 05:19 | 18:37 | 13.3 h |
| 31 August | 05:29 | 18:19 | 12.8 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 48 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Shanghai).
03Crowds
How busy Shanghai is in August
busy The main sights are busy in August. What drives it:
- domestic family travel
- hottest month
- typhoon risk
04Public holidays
Public holidays in August 2027
No public holidays in China fall in August, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Shanghai in August
No major recurring events fall in August.
07Packing
What to pack for Shanghai in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- something for heat: 29 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
August is the hottest month, with afternoons around 33 °C and humidity that makes the Bund feel like a steam room, and the highest typhoon risk of the year, with one or two storms affecting the city in a typical season. Domestic family travel keeps Disneyland and the Oriental Pearl Tower busy. Plan the museums, malls and indoor markets for afternoons. Rain falls on about eleven days.
The Qixi festival and the Hungry Ghost month fall in August. Hotel rates are moderate outside the typhoon disruptions. The Shanghai Book Fair in mid-August fills the Exhibition Centre. Daylight shrinks from thirteen and a half hours to thirteen. For the slow relief of September and the Mid-Autumn Festival, see September.
09Compare
Shanghai month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 °C | 3 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 11 °C | 4 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| March | 17 °C | 8 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 22 °C | 14 °C | 11 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 26 °C | 18 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| June | 29 °C | 22 °C | 15 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 34 °C | 27 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 34 °C | 27 °C | 14 | – | busy | Mixed |
| September | 30 °C | 23 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 24 °C | 17 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| November | 19 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| December | 12 °C | 5 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about August? See the best time to visit Shanghai.
10Elsewhere
August in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul in August | 31 °C | 19 |
| Beijing in August | 32 °C | 10 |
| Kyoto in August | 34 °C | 8 |
| Tokyo in August | 32 °C | 8 |
| Bangkok in August | 34 °C | 23 |
| Singapore in August | 32 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Shanghai in August: your questions
Is August a good time to visit Shanghai?
August is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Shanghai. Daytime highs average 34 °C (94 °F), rain falls on about 14 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Shanghai in August?
Expect hot days around 34 °C (94 °F) and nights near 27 °C (81 °F). One August in ten brings afternoons above 38 °C, and one in ten stays below 31 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in August?
August brings about 246 mm (9.7 in) of rain over roughly 14 days, which is showery by Shanghai standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 45 percent.
What should I wear in Shanghai in August?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Shanghai crowded in August?
The main sights are busy in August. Main drivers: domestic family travel; hottest month; typhoon risk.
What time does it get dark in Shanghai in August?
Around the middle of August the sun sets at about 18:37 and rises at 05:19, giving 13.3 hours of daylight.