What is the weather like in Chengdu vs Shanghai in August?

In August, Chengdu averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 288 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.

Chengdu vs Shanghai in August

Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Chengdu is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Chengdu vs Shanghai — August climate, side by side

	Chengdu	Shanghai
Comfort score	45/100 (F)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	37°C	38°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	33° / 26°
Rainfall	288 mm	110 mm
Rainy days	20	12
Humidity	77%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	151	114

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chengdu vs Shanghai in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chengdu or Shanghai?: Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Chengdu is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Chengdu vs Shanghai in August?: In August, Chengdu averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 288 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.