What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Shangri-La in August?

In August, Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 244 mm.

Shanghai vs Shangri-La in August

Shangri-La is the better pick in August — 77 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shangri-La is nice, soaked, clean air, while Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Shangri-La — August climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Shangri-La
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	38°C	19°C
Avg high / low	33° / 26°	19° / 12°
Rainfall	110 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	12	28
Humidity	81%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	114	37

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

Shanghai vs Shangri-La in August — FAQ

Is August better in Shanghai or Shangri-La?: Shangri-La is the better pick in August — 77 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shangri-La is nice, soaked, clean air, while Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Shangri-La in August?: In August, Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 244 mm.