Weather in Beijing in August
In an average August, Beijing sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 22°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 22°C |
| Typical low range | 19°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
40°C
1984-08-05
Lowest
18°C
1996-08-24
Low
Highest
29°C
1981-08-01
Lowest
12°C
1996-08-22
Feels-like
Highest
66°C
1984-08-06
Lowest
12°C
1996-08-22
Humidity
Highest
27.1 g/m³
2023-08-03
Lowest
8.2 g/m³
2016-08-31
Wind
Highest
25 km/h
2016-08-25
Lowest
5 km/h
2013-08-01
Gust
Highest
55 km/h
1984-08-10
Lowest
12 km/h
2009-08-25
Precip
Wettest
323 mm
1996
Driest
29 mm
1991
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