The weather in August in China
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.
August is a good month to be in China for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for China. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2018, China reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 98 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in August for China
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in China. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| China | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 16°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 98 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in China with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 21°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 20°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in China is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in China
Temperature in August in China over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in China
Total precipitation in August in China over the years
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.
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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.