Weather in August in Shanghai Area
Thinking about venturing to Shanghai Area this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Shanghai Area in August?
Shanghai Area is a region in China. August in Shanghai Area generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Nanhui to 33°C in Zhujiajiao. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Zhujiajiao and 27°C in Nanhui. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nanhui with an average of 147 mm to heavy rainfall in Songjiang with 174 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected in Shanghai. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at August's conditions in Shanghai Area, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shanghai Area's yearly weather, check out our Shanghai Area climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanghai Area?
Shanghai
In August Shanghai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Songjiang
In August Songjiang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Jiading
In August Jiading generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Qingpu
In August Qingpu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Nanhui
In August Nanhui generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanghai Area, in China.
Is August the best time to visit Shanghai Area?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Shanghai, August might be a good time to visit Shanghai Area.
On average, the best time to visit Shanghai Area is in October with generally perfect weather in Shanghai. The weather in January and June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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