Weather in Shanghai in August
In an average August, Shanghai sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 35°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 24°C to 28°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
40°C
2013-08-08
Lowest
22°C
1993-08-18
Low
Highest
31°C
2010-08-12
Lowest
20°C
1993-08-18
Feels-like
Highest
68°C
2022-08-23
Lowest
22°C
1993-08-18
Humidity
Highest
27.4 g/m³
2017-08-04
Lowest
13.7 g/m³
2016-08-30
Wind
Highest
58 km/h
2012-08-08
Lowest
5 km/h
2000-08-17
Gust
Highest
109 km/h
2012-08-08
Lowest
15 km/h
1998-08-30
Precip
Wettest
475 mm
1980
Driest
34 mm
2024
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