SeasonMapGuangzhou vs Shanghai in August
Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
Guangzhou vs Shanghai — August climate, side by side
| Guangzhou | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 41/100 (F) | 57/100 (D) |
| Feels-like high | 38°C | 38°C |
| Avg high / low | 32° / 26° | 33° / 26° |
| Rainfall | 286 mm | 110 mm |
| Rainy days | 23 | 12 |
| Humidity | 86% | 81% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 119 | 114 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Guangzhou vs Shanghai in August — FAQ
- Is August better in Guangzhou or Shanghai?
- Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Guangzhou is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
- What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shanghai in August?
- In August, Guangzhou averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 286 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.