London vs Shanghai in August

London is the better pick in August — 90 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.

London vs ShanghaiAugust climate, side by side

LondonShanghai
Comfort score90/100 (S)54/100 (D)
Feels-like high21°C37°C
Avg high / low22° / 14°31° / 26°
Rainfall55 mm144 mm
Rainy days913
Humidity72%79%
Air quality (AQI)41114

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

London vs Shanghai in August — FAQ

Is August better in London or Shanghai?
London is the better pick in August — 90 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in London vs Shanghai in August?
In August, London averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 55 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 144 mm.