Weather in Shanghai in August
In an average August, Shanghai sees a daily high around 32°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 32°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 36°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 23°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
2013-08-07
Lowest
22°C
1993-08-18
Low
Highest
31°C
2010-08-12
Lowest
19°C
1998-08-31
Feels-like
Highest
70°C
2024-08-11
Lowest
22°C
1993-08-18
Humidity
Highest
27.1 g/m³
2017-08-04
Lowest
13.0 g/m³
2016-08-30
Wind
Highest
54 km/h
2012-08-08
Lowest
6 km/h
2002-08-18
Gust
Highest
106 km/h
2012-08-08
Lowest
11 km/h
1998-08-30
Precip
Wettest
481 mm
1980
Driest
40 mm
2024
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