Month guide · Shanghai · China
Shanghai in August
What August is really like in Shanghai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Heat continues and typhoons can bring a day or two of heavy rain and wind; Disneyland and museums are busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Shanghai: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:20
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:38
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Plum rains in June, then heat and humidity with highs often above 32°C and occasional typhoons; plan indoor sights for midday.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Shanghai, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Jing'an
Jing'an Temple
Rebuilt with gold-roofed halls, Jing'an Temple is an active Buddhist temple squeezed between the malls and towers of West Nanjing Road.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
Waterfront · Xuhui riverside
West Bund and Long Museum
Rent a share bike and ride the riverside path, stopping at the Long Museum for its concrete vaulted galleries.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Active
Park · Former French Concession
Fuxing Park
Laid out by the French in the early 20th century, Fuxing Park is where retired Shanghainese gather for ballroom dancing, tai chi, card games and choir singing.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
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Viewpoint · Lujiazui (Pudong)
Shanghai Tower
Check the air quality and cloud base before buying; on hazy days the view from the Bund is better than from the top.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 26°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Shanghai?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Shanghai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Shanghai?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Heat continues and typhoons can bring a day or two of heavy rain and wind; Disneyland and museums are busy.
+How warm is Shanghai in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in August?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.