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

In August, Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Zhangjiajie averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 152 mm.

Shanghai vs Zhangjiajie in August

Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Zhangjiajie is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Shanghai vs Zhangjiajie — August climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Shanghai	🇨🇳 Zhangjiajie
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	51/100 (D)
Feels-like high	38°C	38°C
Avg high / low	33° / 26°	32° / 25°
Rainfall	110 mm	152 mm
Rainy days	12	17
Humidity	81%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	114	70

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

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Shanghai vs Zhangjiajie in August — FAQ

Is August better in Shanghai or Zhangjiajie?: Shanghai is the better pick in August — 57 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Zhangjiajie is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Zhangjiajie in August?: In August, Shanghai averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 110 mm of rain; Zhangjiajie averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 152 mm.