Guangzhou (Canton) in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Guangzhou (Canton) in august 2025
The weather in Canton in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
86°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
26%
25%
16%
Weather at 12pm
95°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
27%
18%
15%
Weather at 6pm
88°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
24%
21%
19%
Weather at 3am
83°F
29%
25%
21%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Guangzhou (Canton) in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Guangzhou (Canton) in august.
The climate of Guangzhou (Canton) in august is tolerable
the weather in Canton in august is wet (with 13in of rainfall over 16 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 10.9in of precipitation over 15 days.
The climate is very hot here in august. The high seasonal norm is 95°F. The seasonal minimum is 86°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Canton is 90°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Canton in august with a maximum record of 104°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 77°F in 2009. You You can hope to have 86°F or more for all the month.
Day length in Canton in august is 12:56. The sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:59.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of august is not recommended to go in this city.
August: another location in China?
If you want to go to China in august, there are destinations with better weather than Guangzhou (Canton):
In august, Jiuquan (Gansu), Urumqi, Delingha, Duhuang, Haixi and Kachgar have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Harbin, Pingyao and Qingdao have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Guangzhou (Canton) in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 104°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 77°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.4in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.95km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:03 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:59 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Guangzhou (Canton) in august 2024:
81°F to 97°F
83°F to 95°F
83°F to 95°F
83°F to 101°F
86°F to 103°F
85°F to 101°F
85°F to 99°F
86°F to 101°F
85°F to 101°F
86°F to 97°F
86°F to 95°F
81°F to 88°F
83°F to 90°F
81°F to 86°F
85°F to 92°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 90°F
79°F to 94°F
81°F to 88°F
77°F to 79°F
77°F to 79°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 97°F
83°F to 95°F
85°F to 97°F
83°F to 94°F
81°F to 94°F
83°F to 95°F
Map: other cities in China in august
Cities near Guangzhou (Canton):
| Shenzhen in august | tolerable weather |
| Macao in august | very bad weather |
| Wanshan islands in august | very bad weather |
| Hong Kong in august | very bad weather |
| Hebao Island in august | tolerable weather |
| Hailing island in august | tolerable weather |
| Meizhou in august | tolerable weather |
| Yangshuo in august | tolerable weather |
| Shantou in august | tolerable weather |
| Guilin in august | tolerable weather |
| Beihai in august | very bad weather |
| Hainan island (Haikou) in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Guangzhou (Canton) in august:
Weather data for Guangzhou (Canton) for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Guangzhou (Canton). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Guangzhou (Canton) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Guangzhou (Canton).