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

In August, Kunming averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 253 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.

Kunming vs Shanghai in August

Kunming is the better pick in August — 69 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kunming is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.

Kunming vs Shanghai — August climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Kunming	🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	29°C	38°C
Avg high / low	26° / 16°	33° / 26°
Rainfall	253 mm	110 mm
Rainy days	26	12
Humidity	85%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	68	114

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

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Kunming vs Shanghai in August — FAQ

Is August better in Kunming or Shanghai?: Kunming is the better pick in August — 69 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kunming is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kunming vs Shanghai in August?: In August, Kunming averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 253 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.