01Weather
Beijing weather in August
Afternoons in August average 31.9 °C (89 °F) and nights cool to 21.8 °C (71 °F). The month brings about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with July it is 1.1 °C cooler; September is 3.7 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical August | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 35 °C / 96 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 28 °C / 82 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 18 °C / 64 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 24.3 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 33 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest August day 2016–2025 | 38.0 °C / 12.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August | 05:12 | 19:28 | 14.3 h |
| 15 August | 05:25 | 19:11 | 13.8 h |
| 31 August | 05:41 | 18:48 | 13.1 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 72 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Shanghai).
03Crowds
How busy Beijing is in August
very busy The main sights are very busy in August. What drives it:
- domestic family travel peak
- hottest, wettest month
04Public holidays
Public holidays in August 2027
No public holidays in China fall in August, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Beijing in August
No major recurring events fall in August.
07Packing
What to pack for Beijing in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- something for heat: 24 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
August is the hottest and wettest month, with afternoons around 30 °C, humidity, thunderstorms on about twelve days and the peak of domestic family travel, with the Forbidden City at its busiest. Book timed entries well ahead; the palace sells out days in advance in summer, and the Great Wall at Badaling is packed. Mutianyu and Jinshanling are the alternatives.
The Qixi festival, the Chinese Valentine's Day, falls in August. The 798 art district and the National Museum are the air-conditioned afternoons. Hotel rates are at the summer peak. The rains ease in the final week. Daylight shrinks from fourteen hours to thirteen. For the beginning of the famous autumn and the Mid-Autumn Festival, see September.
09Compare
Beijing month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 °C | -9 °C | 0 | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 7 °C | -6 °C | 3 | – | moderate | Good |
| March | 16 °C | 2 °C | 4 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 23 °C | 8 °C | 4 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 29 °C | 14 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| June | 33 °C | 20 °C | 9 | – | busy | Mixed |
| July | 33 °C | 23 °C | 12 | – | busy | Mixed |
| August | 32 °C | 22 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| September | 28 °C | 16 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 20 °C | 7 °C | 5 | – | very busy | Good |
| November | 12 °C | 0 °C | 2 | – | moderate | Good |
| December | 5 °C | -8 °C | 1 | – | quiet | Good |
Not sure about August? See the best time to visit Beijing.
10Elsewhere
August in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul in August | 31 °C | 19 |
| Shanghai in August | 34 °C | 14 |
| Kyoto in August | 34 °C | 8 |
| Tokyo in August | 32 °C | 8 |
| Bangkok in August | 34 °C | 23 |
| Singapore in August | 32 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Beijing in August: your questions
Is August a good time to visit Beijing?
August is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Beijing. Daytime highs average 32 °C (89 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Beijing in August?
Expect hot days around 32 °C (89 °F) and nights near 22 °C (71 °F). One August in ten brings afternoons above 35 °C, and one in ten stays below 28 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in August?
August brings about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Beijing standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 33 percent.
What should I wear in Beijing in August?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Beijing crowded in August?
The main sights are very busy in August. Main drivers: domestic family travel peak; hottest, wettest month.
What time does it get dark in Beijing in August?
Around the middle of August the sun sets at about 19:11 and rises at 05:25, giving 13.8 hours of daylight.