August Rainfall and Precipitation in Shanghai Area
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Shanghai Area, China in August.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Shanghai Area precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Shanghai Area, China receive in August?
With an average of 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain in August, Shanghai's weather becomes notably unpredictable due to the frequent downpours.
How many days does it rain in Shanghai Area, China in August?
On average, Shanghai has about 11 days days of rain in August.
Is August part of the rainy season in Shanghai Area, China?
August is generally a drier month for Shanghai Area, China, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in August in Shanghai Area, China?
Looking at our data, Songjiang tops the wettest-cities list in Shanghai Area, China for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 174 mm (6.9 in).
What is the driest city in August in Shanghai Area, China?
Based on our database, Nanhui sees the least rainfall in Shanghai Area, China in August, with around 147 mm (5.8 in) on average.
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