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Shanghai Weather August

Shanghai is situated in humid subtropical zone which is known for warm weather during summer time with high humidity and soft and cool winter with short rainfalls.
To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Shanghai in August.
![]() | average daily high | +31.5°C |
![]() | average daily low | +25.8°C |
![]() | sea temperature | +26.7°C |
![]() | daytime | 13.7 h |
![]() | sunny / overcast hours | 6 / 7.7 |
![]() | average monthly precipitation | 214 mm |
Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Shanghai are April, May, October, November.
Temperature in Shanghai
In August the average daily maximum in Shanghai is +31.5°C, and the minimum +25.8°C.
The hottest August day on record is +39.9°C, and the coldest +18.8°C.
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Daylight hours
There are 13.7 hours of daylight in Shanghai in August. Out of these, on average 6 are sunny, which means it is mostly cloudy.
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Sea temperature
The average monthly temperature in the East China Sea on the beaches of Shanghai in August is +26.7°C.
The water is not only warm enough to bathe in, but it is also possible to stay in the water for an extended amount of time.
Precipitation
The amount of precipitation in Shanghai in August is usually 214 mm, a very high amount.