Beijing weather in August
August in Beijing: hot, rainy, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Beijing · #448 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Beijing climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 108 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 154 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Beijing in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Beijing?
- August in Beijing: hot, rainy, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Beijing on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Beijing in August?
- In August, Beijing averages a daily high of 29.7°C and a low of 20.7°C, with about 108.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Beijing in August?
- Beijing has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 154 in August.