Sichuan weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Sichuan in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Sichuan in August?
Sichuan is a region in China. Sichuan 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 high to heavy. August falls during the summer season.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Daocheng at 15°C and very warm in Suining at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Suining and 6°C in Daocheng. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Jiuzhaigou with an average of 157 mm to heavy rainfall in Ya'an with 336 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 155 hours of sunlight anticipated in Chengdu. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Sichuan for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sichuan climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Sichuan?
Average weather in 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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Average weather in Emeishan
In August Emeishan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Jiuzhaigou
In August Jiuzhaigou generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mianyang
In August Mianyang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ya'an
In August Ya'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°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 Sichuan?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Sichuan due to the typically poor weather in Chengdu.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Chengdu. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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