Shangri-La in August
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Mild: highs around 17°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
29Rainy days (237 mm)
12:59 hDaylight
06:56Sunrise · 19:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Very wet: about 29 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (1.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -11°C | 34 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 2°C | -9°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 5°C | -4°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 10°C | 0°C | 66 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 14°C | 5°C | 99 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.4 |
| June | 17°C | 9°C | 147 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.3 |
| July | 17°C | 10°C | 249 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.3 |
| August | 17°C | 9°C | 237 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.3 |
| September | 15°C | 8°C | 149 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.0 |
| October | 12°C | 3°C | 67 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 8°C | -3°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 5°C | -7°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shangri-La in August?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 9°C.
When is the best time to visit Shangri-La?
The best months are October, November, May, December.