SeasonMapYangshuo (Li River) weather in August
China
August in Yangshuo: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 17 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Yangshuo · #1200 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yangshuo in August
Other months in Yangshuo
Yangshuo's forum is split on December: some regulars call it cold, wet and windy, worse for sightseeing than other seasons, while others say it's a lot like nearby Guilin — a little cold, but with sunny days and blue sky most of the time. Either way, a jacket for mornings and evenings is standard advice, with nights dropping into the single digits.
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Yangshuo climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Rainfall | 155 mm / 6.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo'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).
Toughest weatherYangshuo's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Yangshuo in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The heavy months
15 Apr – 31 Aug · usuallyMonsoonRiskGuangxi's rain lands between April and August, May heaviest. The karst is greener and the river fuller for it, and the climbing is effectively off until the limestone dries.
Where is Yangshuo?
Yangshuo in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Yangshuo?
- August in Yangshuo: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 17 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Yangshuo on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Yangshuo in August?
- In August, Yangshuo averages a daily high of 31.5°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 155.1 mm of rain over roughly 17.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yangshuo in August?
- Yangshuo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in August.