SeasonMapHuangshan (Yellow Mountain) weather in August
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August in Huangshan: warm, rainy, with muggy air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Huangshan · #747 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Huangshan in August
Other months in Huangshan
Huangshan's forum rates October as the best month overall, the lowest combined chance of rain and snow, with the best autumn colors typically arriving mid-month. Regulars strongly recommend avoiding the first week of October, China's national holiday and the mountain's most crowded stretch, and note the weekend right after tends to empty out again.
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Huangshan climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 77 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Huangshan in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer break in China, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Huangshan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHuangshan's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Huangshan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Huangshan in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Huangshan?
- August in Huangshan: warm, rainy, with muggy air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Huangshan on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Huangshan in August?
- In August, Huangshan averages a daily high of 24.8°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 140 mm of rain over roughly 14.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Huangshan in August?
- Huangshan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 77 in August.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — August
Within 300 km: Hangzhou's Lotus on West Lake around 25 Jun – 15 Aug.