The climate in Canton during August can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Canton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
| Average temperature | 22°C 71.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 81 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.3°C 65°F |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Canton with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Canton in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
| Hottest month: | July | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 11mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -3.7°C 25.3°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 96mm 3.8ins |