Chengdu Weather in August

What's the weather like in Chengdu (Sichuan) in August 2024?

The climate in Chengdu during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Chengdu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Chengdu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.8°C 85.6°F
Nightly temperature 21.5°C 70.6°F
Average temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 223 mm 8.8 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 24.4°C 76°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 4kph 2 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chengdu with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Chengdu

Chengdu average temperature in August

August rainfall

Chengdu average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Chengdu average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chengdu in August 2024.

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Chengdu weather stats

Chengdu weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: December 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 9.2°C 48.6°F
Wettest month: July 232mm 9.1ins
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