Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
57°Ftypical Aug high
Shangri-La
China · East Asia
Shangri-La is most comfortable in May, June, and October. Summers are cool and winters are cold. The wettest months are roughly July to August. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
8°F to 57°F
Rain
15 days/mo
Sunshine
9.3 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
94%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.1 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 52° and nights feel near 42°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
12%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 56°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain55%
Cloud87%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday55°F
Rain89%
Cloud86%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon56°F
Rain86%
Cloud88%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
evening51°F
Rain59%
Cloud90%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology