Weather in August in Guangdong
Planning a journey to Guangdong 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 Guangdong in August?
Guangdong is a region in China. August in Guangdong generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Xunliao to 34°C in Foshan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Foshan and 26°C in Xunliao. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Renhua with an average of 180 mm to heavy rainfall in Zhapo with 360 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 175 hours of sunlight anticipated in Guangzhou. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at August's conditions in Guangdong, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Guangdong's yearly weather, check out our Guangdong climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Guangdong?
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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Shenzhen
In August Shenzhen generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zhongshan
In August Zhongshan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dongguan
In August Dongguan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zhuhai
In August Zhuhai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Guangdong?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Guangdong with often poor weather in Guangzhou.
On average, the best time to visit Guangdong is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Guangzhou. The weather in May, June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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