The weather in August in Beijing

It's warm in August in Beijing with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 22°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Beijing. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Beijing, 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 37°C in 2018, Beijing reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 194 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Beijing

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Beijing. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Beijing New York
Average temperature 29°C 30°C
Max. temperature 31°C 31°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 194 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 20 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Beijing with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Beijing is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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 Beijing, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Beijing

Temperature in August in Beijing over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Beijing, 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 Beijing

Total precipitation in August in Beijing over the years

Daily UV index in August in Beijing

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Beijing, 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 Beijing by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Beijing. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.