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Xiamen weather in August (Fujian, China)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Xiamen this August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, Xiamen typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Anticipate daytime highs near 32°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 26°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Xiamen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 242 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 211 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Xiamen. March, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Xiamen, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 242 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in China in August

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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In August generally
poor weather
with very high temperatures
and heavy monthly rainfall

More information

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit China, check out our Xiamen's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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