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August in Shanghai: Weather and Events Guide

By Sara Naumann, About.com

Weather Guide:
While summer is on the wane in August, Shanghai will still be very hot and also humid. Average temperatures in August range from 24.7 to 31.6C in Shanghai. If you're travelling in August, make sure you bring lightweight, comfortable clothing and your sunscreen.
Event Guide: Art:

August 12-18, Wang Ai Ying
Wang is the winner of People's Choice award and named one of China's top twenty emerging artists.
Where: Art Scene Gallery
Detials: Dial +86 (0)21 6277 4940

Ends August 15, Zheng Zaidong
Taiwanese artist's show.
Where: Shanghai Gallery of Art
Details: Dial +86 (0)21 5080 0326

Ends August 29, The Age of Metamorphosis
European art from the 1980s to present.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art
Details: Dial +86 (0)21 6237-9900

Event Guide: Music:

August 10-12, 9pm, Melissa Cox
Cox plays violin and sings jazz.
Where: Glamour Bar
Details: Dial +86 (0)21 6350 9988

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