Gansu weather in August
Planning a journey to Gansu this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Gansu in August?
Gansu is a region in China. Gansu has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. August is a summer month.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Xiahe at 17°C to very warm in Dunhuang at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Dunhuang and 6°C in Xiahe.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 5.9 mm to high rainfall in Pingliang with 155 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Lanzhou. Meanwhile, Lanzhou enjoys approximately 242 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Gansu, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Gansu's yearly weather, check out our Gansu climate page.
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Average weather in Lanzhou
In August Lanzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Dunhuang
In August Dunhuang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Zhangye
In August Zhangye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Jiayuguan
In August Jiayuguan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Pingliang
In August Pingliang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Gansu?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Gansu. Typically, the climate in Lanzhou is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lanzhou. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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