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 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 32°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 35°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 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
40°C
2022-08-23
Lowest
24°C
2001-08-25
Low
Highest
30°C
2022-08-14
Lowest
20°C
2016-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
67°C
2024-08-03
Lowest
24°C
2001-08-25
Humidity
Highest
27.7 g/m³
2024-08-03
Lowest
13.8 g/m³
2016-08-30
Wind
Highest
81 km/h
2012-08-08
Lowest
7 km/h
2000-08-19
Precip
Wettest
298 mm
2019
Driest
36 mm
2006
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