Shanghai Weather in August
For early and mid-August, the high temperature stays around. When it comes to late August, the air begins cooling down.
Average Maximum | Average Minimum | Highest Maximum | Lowest Minimum | |
℃ | 33 | 27 | 38 | 24 |
℉ | 91.4 | 80.6 | 100 | 75.2 |
Sunny Days: 1 day
Cloudy Days: 4 days
Rainy Days: 26 days
What to wear and bring?
In early August
Thin cotton shirts, short skirts and shorts that offer coolness and ventilation can be put on in the daytime. Cotton and linen short sleeved shirts, long thin dresses and t-shirts that offer ventilation and coolness can be put on in the evening.
In mid-August
Short sleeved shirts, long thin dresses and t-shirts are good choices. Loose and unfastened waist parts for the summer clothing can help ventilation.
In late August
The hot summer is coming to an end in late August and the temperature begins dropping. Rain gear, long sleeved thin shirts and pants should be prepared for changing weather. Be aware of occasional typhoons and rainstorms.