Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
90°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Xiamen
China · East Asia
August is among the hottest months, with some of the year’s highest rainfall totals and muggy conditions.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
90°F
Lows around 80°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 20 wet days, the highest monthly average.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.8 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
95%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 90°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
31%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAugust Calm
Sea temperature
84°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning85°F
Feels 94°F
Rain36%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday89°F
Feels 97°F
Rain44%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Feels 95°F
Rain49%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening83°F
Feels 93°F
Rain31%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | 52 | 1.5 | 5 | 8.1 | 72 | 69 |
| Feb | 66 | 54 | 2.3 | 8 | 7.4 | 75 | 69 |
| Mar | 71 | 58 | 3.4 | 11 | 7.4 | 75 | 71 |
| Apr | 77 | 66 | 4.6 | 12 | 8.2 | 77 | 74 |
| May | 83 | 73 | 7.5 | 17 | 8.1 | 80 | 78 |
| Jun | 87 | 78 | 9.8 | 20 | 8.6 | 84 | 82 |
| Jul | 90 | 80 | 7.5 | 17 | 10.6 | 82 | 84 |
| Aug | 90 | 80 | 9.7 | 20 | 9.8 | 83 | 84 |
| Sep | 88 | 77 | 5.4 | 13 | 10.0 | 78 | 83 |
| Oct | 83 | 71 | 1.8 | 4 | 9.6 | 70 | 80 |
| Nov | 77 | 64 | 2.1 | 5 | 8.5 | 71 | 76 |
| Dec | 68 | 55 | 1.5 | 5 | 8.0 | 70 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
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