How hot is Nanjing in August?

Daytime highs in Nanjing in August average 32°C (90°F); nights drop to about 26°C.

Does it rain in Nanjing in August?

Expect around 13.2 rainy days and 114 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Nanjing?

August is a challenging month to visit Nanjing — consider April–May & October–November instead. Overall travel score: 3.9/10. The best months are April–May & October–November.

Nanjing weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Nanjing — consider April–May & October–November instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 26°C, and about 13.2 days with rain.

3.9 · Poortravel score for August

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

26°C

Rainfall

114 mm

Rain days

13.2

Sunshine

9.7 h/day

Daylight

13.2 h

What to pack for Nanjing in August

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

Humidity averages 77%; max daily wind around 15 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Nanjing: April–May & October–November. See the full best time to visit Nanjing guide.

Nanjing in August: the details

In August, Nanjing sees average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 114 mm across 13.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.7 hours per day with 13.2 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 77%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Nanjing, China (32.06, 118.78) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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