Beijing weather in August

August is a good time to visit Beijing if you enjoy hot weather.

You can expect hot, humid weather and mainly blue skies with around six and a half hours of sunshine daily interspersed with the occasional rainfall. Together with July, August is one of the wettest months of the year.

Daytime temperatures climb to an average high of 31°C (88°F), with a low of 21°C (70°F) at night. Humidity is high.

How hot is it in Beijing in August?
August is usually a hot and humid month. The average temperature is 26°C (78°F), with a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F).

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature can reach 35°C (96°F).

What does the humidity feel like in Beijing in August?
The average dew point temperature in Beijing in August is 20°C (68°F), which can feel humid. 

There are on average 20 days in August that may feel humid.

How sunny is it in Beijing in August?
There are normally six and a half hours of bright sunshine each day in Beijing in August – that's around 49% of daylight hours.

Sunrise & sunset in August?
Sunrise is around 5:30am with sunset around 7:10pm.

Does it rain in Beijing in August?
There are usually 11 days with some rain in Beijing in August, and the average monthly rainfall is 126mm (5in).

How windy is it in Beijing in August?
August sees an average hourly wind speed of 8 kilometres per hour (5 mph; 4 knots).

What to do in Beijing in August?
Weather conditions in August are good to explore Beijing’s amazing treasure trove of stunning monuments, including the magnificent Summer Palace, the exquisite Temple of Heaven and the splendours of the Forbidden City.

It’s also a good time to stroll along the Great Wall of China at Badaling, only one hour from downtown Beijing. Or, for a more strenuous but rewarding adventure, hike (or cycle) the 9km route along the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai (or visa versa).

August is considered high season in Beijing, with an increase in hotel rates and restaurant prices.


Beijing weather in August

Temperature icon High Temp: 31°C (88°F)
temperature icon Low Temp: 21°C (70°F)
sun icon Sunshine: 6.5 hours per day
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Daylight: 14 hours per day
wind icon Wind speed: 8 km/h (5 mph; 4 knots)
umbrella icon Wet Days: 11 days with some rain
rain cloud Rainfall: 126 mm (5 in) per month
High heat icon Comfort Level: Hot; 75% humidity; 21 muggy days
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UV Index: High
Beijing, China

Best time to visit the Beijing

The best time to visit Beijing is during spring and autumn: April and May, and September to early November – so avoiding the heat and rains of summer, as well as the cold of winter.

At these times the many tourist attractions are less crowded while it’s warm and dry, with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F). Early summer is also a good time to visit Beijing.

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Source: Meteorological data for Beijing is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by the China Meteorological Administration at the closest weather station: Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), also called Capital Airport or Beijing Airport, located 32km (20mi) northeast of Beijing.

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.


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Latest update: Beijing weather: 12 June, 2024



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