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

In August, Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Ürümqi averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 29 mm.

Shanghai vs Ürümqi in August

Ürümqi is the better pick in August — 81 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ürümqi is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Ürümqi — August climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Ürümqi
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	38°C	28°C
Avg high / low	33° / 26°	29° / 19°
Rainfall	110 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	12	6
Humidity	81%	42%
Air quality (AQI)	114	180

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

Shanghai vs Ürümqi in August — FAQ

Is August better in Shanghai or Ürümqi?: Ürümqi is the better pick in August — 81 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ürümqi is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Ürümqi in August?: In August, Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Ürümqi averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 29 mm.