Weather:The weather does not change much fromJulyto August. The city is stiflingly hot, and the temperature can climb to over 38 °C (100 °F), although the average is around 35 °C (95 °F). It rains a lot with occasional thunderstorms.
Clothing:Bring summer clothes, such as shorts, and an umbrella. You may also need to bring layers to manage the coolness of the air-conditioning in buildings.
Shanghai August Weather Data Graphs
Shanghai weather in AugustBest Things to Do in Shanghai in August
XintiandiThese indoor attractionsare places to go to escape the crowds and be cool and dry in the sizzling days of August.
旅游和商店在上海World Financial Center
- 1,614 feet (492 meters), 101 floors
- 100th floor observation deck
Shanghai World Financial Centeris the towering attraction for tourists in Pudong. Until theShanghai Tower opens in 2014, it is the highest building in Shanghai.
For sightseeing, there is anobservation deckon the 100th floor at 474 meters (1,555 feet). You can look down on the nearby 88-story Jin Mao Tower. These three skyscrapers sit in a cluster next to the Pudong River in the Lujiazui financial district.
There is amall at ground levelfor shopping and dining. For wealthy tourists, there is a Hyatt Regency luxury hotel. You'll find bars and restaurants in the Hyatt Regency between floors 79 to 93 where you can enjoy the view.
Dine and Shop at Xintiandi
Escape the crowds byducking in to relaxat a fine shop atXintiandithat sells gourmet icy drinks and desserts.
High travel season:Sweltering August is a high travel month. Travel costs are higher than normal, and tourist attractions are crowded. Let us help youbook flights andtrain tickets.
Visiting Shanghai in August: Important Travel Tips and Popular Tours
August is in the high season.
Tour Shanghai with China HighlightsSweltering August is a high travel month because of summer vacation. Travel costs are higher than normal, and tourist attractions are crowded. Let us help youbook flights andtrain tickets.
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- 5-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou Bullet Train Tour— including a relaxing walk along the Bund and a visit to a lovely ancient water town
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