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Guangzhou Weather in August

Guangzhou weather in August is characterized by high temperatures, abundant sunshine and frequent rain. It is the second hottest month after July, with a mean minimum temperature over 32.5°C (90.5°F). Afternoon thunderstorms are common. The average daily hours of sunshine is 6.5 hours. At noon, outside it feels like you are in a sauna. Frequent tropical cyclones bring a lot of rain and intolerable heat for 2-3 days beforehand.

Weather-wise, August is not a good time to visit Guangzhou. However, because of this, discounts are often offered by hotels, airlines, and shopping centers.

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Averages for Guangzhou Weather in August

Temperature: 28°C / 82°F

High Temperature: 33°C / 91°F

Low Temperature: 25°C / 77°F

Humidity: 82%

Rainfall: 227 mm

Rainy Days:17 days

Sunrise: 05:58 ~ 06:09

Sunset: 18:45 ~ 19:09

Air Quality in August
Average AQI:36

What to Wear in Guangzhou in August

You should wear summer clothes. Shorts that are thin and breathable are proper for the August climate. There is very little temperature difference between day and night in August. However, do take enough clothes for change, considering the strong heat and high humidity. Shoes that are breathable and comfortable for walking, like flat-bottomed sandals, are good choices.

Where to Go in Guangzhou in August

Chimelong Resort is popular among the visitors in August. It's also a good time to take a night cruise on the Pearl River. Other ideal places to visit include Shamian Island and Redtory Art & Design Factory in the downtown, as well as Baishui Village Waterfall, Panlong Gorge and Huangteng Gorge in Qingyuan City.

Pearl River

Shamian Island

Redtory Art Factory

South Sea God Temple

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Other Tips

Use sun screen with high SPF, sun hat and sun glasses. Carry with you commonly used medicines like sunstroke or heatstroke preventives, and heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs. Avoid visiting places in the middle of the day that lack shade from trees or buildings. Drink lots of water.

What is the temperature in Guangzhou in August?

High/Low Temperatures of Guangzhou in August

Temperatures Graph of Guangzhou in August

Air Quality of Guangzhou in August

Historical Guangzhou Weather in August

Aug	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Aug	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	33.5°C / 92.3°F	24.3°C / 75.7°F	05:58 / 19:09	86
2	35.2°C / 95.4°F	24.7°C / 76.5°F	05:58 / 19:08	78
3	36°C / 96.8°F	24.2°C / 75.6°F	05:58 / 19:08	72
4	35.5°C / 95.9°F	24.6°C / 76.3°F	05:59 / 19:07	78
5	35.2°C / 95.4°F	25.4°C / 77.7°F	05:59 / 19:06	76
6	35.6°C / 96.1°F	25.8°C / 78.4°F	06:00 / 19:06	76
7	36.2°C / 97.2°F	26.3°C / 79.3°F	06:00 / 19:05	78
8	33.2°C / 91.8°F	26.1°C / 79°F	06:01 / 19:04	88
9	29.2°C / 84.6°F	24.6°C / 76.3°F	06:01 / 19:04	90
10	29.7°C / 85.5°F	24.7°C / 76.5°F	06:01 / 19:03	88
11	29.8°C / 85.6°F	24.7°C / 76.5°F	06:02 / 19:02	92
12	33.4°C / 92.1°F	25.5°C / 77.9°F	06:02 / 19:02	81
13	34.3°C / 93.7°F	24.9°C / 76.8°F	06:02 / 19:01	76
14	34.3°C / 93.7°F	25.8°C / 78.4°F	06:03 / 19:00	75
15	35.3°C / 95.5°F	24.8°C / 76.6°F	06:03 / 18:59	71
16	35.3°C / 95.5°F	25.5°C / 77.9°F	06:04 / 18:58	71
17	33.5°C / 92.3°F	24.7°C / 76.5°F	06:04 / 18:58	79
18	34.1°C / 93.4°F	24°C / 75.2°F	06:04 / 18:57	80
19	34.3°C / 93.7°F	23.8°C / 74.8°F	06:05 / 18:56	82
20	34.9°C / 94.8°F	23°C / 73.4°F	06:05 / 18:55	73
21	34.8°C / 94.6°F	24.8°C / 76.6°F	06:05 / 18:54	80
22	35.4°C / 95.7°F	24.6°C / 76.3°F	06:06 / 18:53	78
23	35.8°C / 96.4°F	25.1°C / 77.2°F	06:06 / 18:53	74
24	35.1°C / 95.2°F	26°C / 78.8°F	06:06 / 18:52	76
25	34.4°C / 93.9°F	24.4°C / 75.9°F	06:07 / 18:51	75
26	34.8°C / 94.6°F	24.9°C / 76.8°F	06:07 / 18:50	68
27	35.6°C / 96.1°F	25.4°C / 77.7°F	06:07 / 18:49	68
28	35.4°C / 95.7°F	25.2°C / 77.4°F	06:08 / 18:48	70
29	36.3°C / 97.3°F	26°C / 78.8°F	06:08 / 18:47	73
30	36.4°C / 97.5°F	25.1°C / 77.2°F	06:08 / 18:46	69
31	34.5°C / 94.1°F	24°C / 75.2°F	06:09 / 18:45	71

- Last updated on May. 24, 2022 -