Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across China this August.
China, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 14°C (57°F) in Qilian to 37°C (99°F) in Turfan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Turfan and 3°C (37°F) in Qilian. August is a summer month.
Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in China. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Beijing typically peak at 32°C (90°F) in August, putting it in the very high range.
After dark, Beijing cools to about 22°C (72°F) on an average August night.
According to our recent database analysis, Turfan is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 37°C (99°F) and rarely drops below 25°C (77°F) during the night.
According to our data, Qilian holds the title for the coldest city in China in August. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 14°C (57°F) and drops to lows of about 3°C (37°F) during the night.
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