How hot is Beijing in August?

Daytime highs in Beijing in August average 30°C (86°F); nights drop to about 21°C.

Does it rain in Beijing in August?

Expect around 11.9 rainy days and 160 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Beijing?

August is a fair shoulder-season month in Beijing — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 6.1/10. The best months are March–May & September–October.

Beijing weather in August

August is a fair shoulder-season month in Beijing — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 30°C, lows near 21°C, and about 11.9 days with rain.

6.1 · Fairtravel score for August

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Avg high

30°C

Avg low

21°C

Rainfall

160 mm

Rain days

11.9

Sunshine

9.2 h/day

Daylight

13.6 h

What to pack for Beijing in August

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 75%; max daily wind around 14 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Beijing: March–May & September–October. See the full best time to visit Beijing guide.

Beijing in August: the details

In August, Beijing sees average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows of 21°C (70°F). Rainfall totals roughly 160 mm across 11.9 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.2 hours per day with 13.6 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 75%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Beijing, China (39.91, 116.4) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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