Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in China with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for China in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in China with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 20°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in China will be around 29°C, with nights close to 17°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 98 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 34% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for China. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
China in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
98 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit China?
August is a great month to be in China for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The typhoon season in China runs from June to November.
Temperature records for China in August
With 38°C, China hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in China
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in China, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in China
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for China, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 11 days of rain in China.
Daily UV Index in August in China
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in China, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in China Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in China, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in China Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in China, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for China
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in China. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in China by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for China. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
