SeasonMapHangzhou vs Shanghai in August
Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Hangzhou is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.
Hangzhou vs Shanghai — August climate, side by side
| Hangzhou | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 49/100 (F) | 57/100 (D) |
| Feels-like high | 41°C | 38°C |
| Avg high / low | 36° / 26° | 33° / 26° |
| Rainfall | 114 mm | 110 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Humidity | 75% | 81% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 133 | 114 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Hangzhou vs Shanghai in August — FAQ
- Is August better in Hangzhou or Shanghai?
- Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Hangzhou is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.
- What is the weather like in Hangzhou vs Shanghai in August?
- In August, Hangzhou averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 114 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.