Weather in August in China
Thinking about venturing to China this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in China in August?
China has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Qilian at 14°C to very hot in Turfan at 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Turfan and 3°C in Qilian. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.To explore the conditions in China in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ruoqiang with an average of 4 mm to heavy rainfall in Weizhouxu with 406 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Beijing enjoys approximately 210 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our China climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Beijing
In August Beijing generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Shanghai
In August Shanghai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Guangzhou
In August Guangzhou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chengdu
In August Chengdu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Xi'an
In August Xi'an generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit China?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Beijing, August might be a good time to visit China. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, April, September and October provide perfect weather in Beijing. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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