August Rainfall and Precipitation in China
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across China in August.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in China
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Popular cities in China
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- Bao'an
- Beijing
- Changchun
- Changsha
- Changzhou
- Chengdu
- Chongqing
- Dali
- Dalian
- Dongguan
- Dunhuang
- Emeishan
- Enshi
- Ergun
- Fenghuang
- Guangzhou
- Guilin
- Guiyang
- Haikou
- Hangzhou
- Harbin
- Hefei
- Hohhot
- Hulunbuir
- Jiashan
- Jinan
- Jinghong
- Jingzhou
- Jinzhou
- Jiuzhaigou
- Kunming
- Lanzhou
- Lhasa
- Lijiang
- Linyi
- Longgang
- Macau
- Manzhouli
- Mianyang
- Nanchang
- Nanjing
- Ningbo
- Qingdao
- Qinhuangdao
- Qujing
- Sanya
- Shanghai
- Shangri-La
- Shenyang
- Shenzhen
- Shijiazhuang
- Suzhou
- Taiyuan
- Tianjin
- Tongxiang
- Urumqi
- Wuhan
- Wuxi
- Wuyuan
- Wuzhen
- Xi'an
- Xiamen
- Xining
- Yangshuo
- Yichang
- Yinchuan
- Yiwu
- Zhangjiajie
- Zhangjiajie National Park
- Zhengzhou
- Zhongshan
- Zhoushan
- Zhuhai
China precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does China receive in August?
In August, Beijing typically receives significant rainfall, averaging around 123 mm (4.8 in). Expect a mix of wet and dry days with occasional showers.
How many days does it rain in China in August?
Rainfall in Beijing typically falls on roughly 12 days days in August.
Is August part of the rainy season in China?
August is generally a drier month for China, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in August in China?
Looking at our data, Weizhouxu tops the wettest-cities list in China for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 406 mm (16 in).
What is the driest city in August in China?
Ruoqiang is the driest city we have data for in China in August, with monthly rainfall close to 4 mm (0.2 in).
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