Weather in Shanghai for August 2026
In general, the average temperature in Shanghai at the beginning of August is 34.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 31.9 °C by the end of August.
Shanghai experiences heavy rainfall in August, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 131.9 mm.
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Shanghai Weather August
Temperatures trend during August in Shanghai
August weather in Shanghai day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 33° /26° | 3.3 mm | 7 | |
2 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 34° /26° | 2.3 mm | 7 | |
3 Aug. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 35° /27° | 2.6 mm | 8 | |
4 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 34° /26° | 1 mm | 8 | |
5 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 35° /26° | 0.3 mm | 8 | |
6 Aug. | Sunny | 35° /26° | 3.7 mm | 8 | |
7 Aug. | Sunny | 35° /26° | 0.5 mm | 8 | |
8 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 36° /26° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
9 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 36° /26° | 0.8 mm | 8 | |
10 Aug. | Sunny | 36° /26° | 1.7 mm | 8 | |
11 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 34° /26° | 5 mm | 7 | |
12 Aug. | Heavy rain at times | 35° /26° | 5.8 mm | 8 | |
13 Aug. | Sunny | 34° /25° | 3 mm | 8 | |
14 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 33° /26° | 6.6 mm | 7 | |
15 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 33° /25° | 15.8 mm | 7 | |
16 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 33° /26° | 2.5 mm | 7 | |
17 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 33° /26° | 2.5 mm | 7 | |
18 Aug. | Cloudy | 33° /25° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
19 Aug. | Sunny | 34° /25° | 1.1 mm | 8 | |
20 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 35° /26° | 1.8 mm | 8 | |
21 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 35° /26° | 4.4 mm | 8 | |
22 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 35° /25° | 8.3 mm | 8 | |
23 Aug. | Cloudy | 34° /26° | 2.3 mm | 8 | |
24 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 33° /25° | 3 mm | 8 | |
25 Aug. | Sunny | 33° /25° | 3.9 mm | 7 | |
26 Aug. | Moderate rain at times | 33° /25° | 1 mm | 8 | |
27 Aug. | Light rain shower | 31° /25° | 4.3 mm | 7 | |
28 Aug. | Light rain shower | 31° /24° | 8.3 mm | 7 | |
29 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 8.3 mm | 7 | |
30 Aug. | Sunny | 32° /24° | 12.4 mm | 7 | |
31 Aug. | Sunny | 32° /24° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
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Shanghai weather in August vs July vs September
July | August | September | |
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Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
Temperatures | 32°/26° | 33°/26° | 29°/23° |
Rainfall | 287 mm | 132 mm | 194 mm |
Wind | 17.9 km/h | 14.9 km/h | 17.1 km/h |
Humidity | 76% | 73% | 76% |
Rainy days | 30 days | 23 days | 21 days |
Dry days | 1 days | 8 days | 9 days |
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Shanghai in August - FAQ
What to pack to Shanghai in August?
As you prepare for your trip to Shanghai in August, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Shanghai, during August, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
- Insect Repellent: For destinations with mosquitos or other insects
August rainfall patterns in Shanghai
UV exposure in Shanghai during August
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