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Beijing Weather in August

Comparatively speaking, Beijing weather in August is much more comfortable than in July, but still very hot and wet. There may be sauna days and occasional thunderstorms. High temperatures of over 35°C (95°F) usually appear in the first two weeks of the month. From middle August, the weather is getting cooler especially in the morning and evening, for the Beginning of Autumn, one of the 24 solar terms, usually falls on August 7th, 8th, or 9th.

Due to the summer vacation in China, August is also a tourist month in Beijing. Attractions are crowded, and hotels and flights maybe overbooked, so it's advised to make good preparation in advance.

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Averages for Beijing Weather in August

Temperature: 25°C / 77°F

High Temperature: 30°C / 86°F

Low Temperature: 21°C / 70°F

Humidity: 77%

Rainfall: 160 mm

Rainy Days: 12 days

Sunrise: 05:12 ~ 05:41

Sunset: 18:49 ~ 19:29

Air Quality in August
Average AQI:49

What to Wear in Beijing in August

Summer clothes, including shorts and dresses, are proper during this month. Clothing of cotton is better, since it is breathable and can help to take perspiration away from your skin and keep you dry.

Where to Go in Beijing in August

Boating on the Haoming Lake at the Huanghuacheng Great Wall will be very pleasing and comfortable at this time. Another good choice is to enjoy the blossoming lotus flowers of infinite variety of shapes in the Summer Palace and Beihai Park.

Huanghuacheng

National Aquatics Center

Beihai Park

Summer Palace

Other Tips

Sunscreen, suntan lotion and sun glasses are still necessary. Bring an umbrella to protect you either from the sun or the rain. Beijing climate will go through the flood seasom from mid June to August, so heavy rains may possibly occur. Remember to check the weather forecast ahead of departure to avoid any extreme weather.

What is the temperature in Beijing in August?

High/Low Temperatures of Beijing in August

Air Quality of Beijing in August

Historical Beijing Weather in August

Aug	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Aug	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	34.2°C / 93.6°F	25.3°C / 77.5°F	05:13 / 19:28	76
2	32.1°C / 89.8°F	24.9°C / 76.8°F	05:14 / 19:27	55
3	31°C / 87.8°F	20.9°C / 69.6°F	05:15 / 19:26	66
4	31.5°C / 88.7°F	22.5°C / 72.5°F	05:16 / 19:25	65
5	31.3°C / 88.3°F	24.9°C / 76.8°F	05:17 / 19:24	69
6	29.8°C / 85.6°F	24.1°C / 75.4°F	05:18 / 19:23	75
7	30.9°C / 87.6°F	24.1°C / 75.4°F	05:19 / 19:21	76
8	33.7°C / 92.7°F	24.3°C / 75.7°F	05:20 / 19:20	68
9	33.7°C / 92.7°F	21.9°C / 71.4°F	05:21 / 19:19	79
10	33.7°C / 92.7°F	22°C / 71.6°F	05:22 / 19:18	67
11	33.9°C / 93°F	24.9°C / 76.8°F	05:23 / 19:16	68
12	32.7°C / 90.9°F	25.5°C / 77.9°F	05:24 / 19:15	71
13	30.7°C / 87.3°F	24.5°C / 76.1°F	05:25 / 19:14	78
14	29.4°C / 84.9°F	23.8°C / 74.8°F	05:26 / 19:13	81
15	27°C / 80.6°F	24.5°C / 76.1°F	05:26 / 19:11	91
16	32.7°C / 90.9°F	22.8°C / 73°F	05:27 / 19:10	66
17	30.1°C / 86.2°F	22.6°C / 72.7°F	05:28 / 19:08	79
18	29.9°C / 85.8°F	21.1°C / 70°F	05:29 / 19:07	68
19	29.4°C / 84.9°F	20.7°C / 69.3°F	05:30 / 19:06	73
20	30.9°C / 87.6°F	19.9°C / 67.8°F	05:31 / 19:04	72
21	30.9°C / 87.6°F	21°C / 69.8°F	05:32 / 19:03	68
22	30.6°C / 87.1°F	21°C / 69.8°F	05:33 / 19:01	64
23	30.1°C / 86.2°F	21.7°C / 71.1°F	05:34 / 19:00	64
24	30°C / 86°F	21.3°C / 70.3°F	05:35 / 18:58	66
25	26.6°C / 79.9°F	21.9°C / 71.4°F	05:36 / 18:57	73
26	27.1°C / 80.8°F	20.3°C / 68.5°F	05:37 / 18:55	82
27	27.2°C / 81°F	21°C / 69.8°F	05:38 / 18:54	75
28	29°C / 84.2°F	18.9°C / 66°F	05:39 / 18:52	73
29	29.8°C / 85.6°F	20.9°C / 69.6°F	05:40 / 18:51	70
30	30.4°C / 86.7°F	24.2°C / 75.6°F	05:41 / 18:49	74
31	31.6°C / 88.9°F	23.5°C / 74.3°F	05:42 / 18:47	77