How hot is Xiamen in August?

Daytime highs in Xiamen in August average 32°C (90°F); nights drop to about 27°C.

Does it rain in Xiamen in August?

Expect around 19.8 rainy days and 181 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Xiamen?

August is a challenging month to visit Xiamen — consider November–February instead. Overall travel score: 2.8/10. The best months are November–February.

Xiamen weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Xiamen — consider November–February instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 27°C, and about 19.8 days with rain.

2.8 · Challengingtravel score for August

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

27°C

Rainfall

181 mm

Rain days

19.8

Sunshine

10.3 h/day

Daylight

12.9 h

What to pack for Xiamen in August

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

Humidity averages 81%; max daily wind around 19 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Xiamen: November–February. See the full best time to visit Xiamen guide.

Xiamen in August: the details

In August, Xiamen sees average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F) and overnight lows of 27°C (80°F). Rainfall totals roughly 181 mm across 19.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.3 hours per day with 12.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 81%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Xiamen, China (24.48, 118.08) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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