What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Shanghai in August?

In August, Hong Kong averages 31°C high / 27°C low with about 339 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.

Hong Kong vs Shanghai in August

Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 38 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Hong Kong is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Hong Kong vs Shanghai — August climate, side by side

	Hong Kong	Shanghai
Comfort score	38/100 (F)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	38°C	38°C
Avg high / low	31° / 27°	33° / 26°
Rainfall	339 mm	110 mm
Rainy days	26	12
Humidity	88%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	75	114

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

Hong Kong vs Shanghai in August — FAQ

Is August better in Hong Kong or Shanghai?: Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 38 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Hong Kong is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Shanghai in August?: In August, Hong Kong averages 31°C high / 27°C low with about 339 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.