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

In August, Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 234 mm.

Shanghai vs Xiamen in August

Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Xiamen is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Shanghai vs Xiamen — August climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Xiamen
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	41°C
Avg high / low	33° / 26°	34° / 26°
Rainfall	110 mm	234 mm
Rainy days	12	21
Humidity	81%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	114	94

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

Shanghai vs Xiamen in August — FAQ

Is August better in Shanghai or Xiamen?: Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Xiamen is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Xiamen in August?: In August, Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 234 mm.