How hot is Hangzhou in August?

Daytime highs in Hangzhou in August average 34°C (93°F); nights drop to about 26°C.

Does it rain in Hangzhou in August?

Expect around 16 rainy days and 190 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Hangzhou?

August is a challenging month to visit Hangzhou — consider October–November instead. Overall travel score: 2.2/10. The best months are October–November.

Hangzhou weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Hangzhou — consider October–November instead. Expect highs around 34°C, lows near 26°C, and about 16 days with rain.

2.2 · Challengingtravel score for August

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Avg high

34°C

Avg low

26°C

Rainfall

190 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

10.1 h/day

Daylight

13.1 h

What to pack for Hangzhou 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 15 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Hangzhou: October–November. See the full best time to visit Hangzhou guide.

Hangzhou in August: the details

In August, Hangzhou sees average daytime highs of 34°C (93°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (79°F). Rainfall totals roughly 190 mm across 16 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.1 hours per day with 13.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 75%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Hangzhou, China (30.29, 120.16) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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