Best time to visit Shanghai in August
August is not among the best months to visit Shanghai (rank 8 of 12, score 63/100). The best months are October, May, April.
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Is August the best time to visit Shanghai?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, August places #8 with a score of 63/100. The recommended months are October, May, April.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 66.4/100 | 33.4°C high is above the ideal 16–25°C comfort band (heat is penalised harder) |
| Rain | 37.1/100 | wet (117 mm of rain over ~22 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 100/100 | very sunny (10.4 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 33.4°C / low 25.9°C, 117 mm rain, 10.4 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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