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

In August, Seoul averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.

Seoul vs Shanghai in August

Seoul and Shanghai are nearly tied in August — 54 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is sweltering, soaked, muggy air; Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.

Seoul vs Shanghai — August climate, side by side

	Seoul	Shanghai
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	36°C	38°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	33° / 26°
Rainfall	244 mm	110 mm
Rainy days	15	12
Humidity	83%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	93	114

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

Seoul vs Shanghai in August — FAQ

Is August better in Seoul or Shanghai?: Seoul and Shanghai are nearly tied in August — 54 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is sweltering, soaked, muggy air; Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Seoul vs Shanghai in August?: In August, Seoul averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm.