Weather in Shanghai for August 2026
The forecast for the first days of August 2026 in Shanghai predicts temperatures to be around 33 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Shanghai at the beginning of August is 34 °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 118.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug. |  Patchy rain possible | 32° /26° | 2.6 mm | 7 | |
| 2 Aug. |  Sunny | 34° /27° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 3 Aug. | Sunny | 33° /26° | 0.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 32°/26° | 33°/26° | 29°/23° |
| Rainfall | 296 mm | 118 mm | 180 mm |
| Wind | 18.1 km/h | 15.1 km/h | 16.4 km/h |
| Humidity | 77% | 72% | 76% |
| Rainy days | 30 days | 26 days | 24 days |
| Dry days | 1 days | 5 days | 6 days |
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What to pack to Shanghai in August?
Warm & sunny · highs around 33 °C, frequent showers
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.
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