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Shangri-La weather in August (Yunnan, China)

Looking to travel to Shangri-La in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Shangri-La generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Shangri-La in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 238 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 24 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Shangri-La. June and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shangri-La climate page with graphs.

 

Shangri-La, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 79%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 238 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  

Where to go in China in August

Find out more about the weather in China in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Shangri-La in August?

For visitors traveling to Shangri-La, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Camping
3/10

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