August in Shanghai is the rainiest month of the year. In August, the weather in Shanghai is typically hot. Average daily high temperature in August is about 32 degrees above zero. On average, Shanghai has 16 rainy, 8 sunny, 5 partly cloudy, and 2 cloudy days in August. The rains are usually heavy. August as well as January, February, March, and June is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Shanghai.