Nanjing Weather in August

What's the weather like in Nanjing (Jiangsu Sheng) in August 2024?

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

August is in the summer in Nanjing and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

Nanjing weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.4°C 90.2°F
Nightly temperature 24.3°C 75.7°F
Average temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 122 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 25°C 77°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nanjing with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Nanjing

Nanjing average temperature in August

August rainfall

Nanjing average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Nanjing 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 Nanjing in August 2024.

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Nanjing weather stats

Nanjing weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.9°C 89.4°F
Driest month: December 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: August 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6.7°C 44.1°F
Wettest month: July 201mm 7.9ins
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