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Chengdu in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Chengdu in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Chengdu, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Chengdu in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Chengdu in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 24 rainy days in the month and around 296 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Chengdu;

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+61°F
Min.
+108°F
Max.
296 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chengdu has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Chengdu in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chengdu for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +88°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +95°F during the day and a minimum of +70°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +88°F.

Is Chengdu warm or cold in August?

Chengdu is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +73°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Chengdu, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Chengdu in August

Chengdu weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+61°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+108°F+95°F
Rainfall
309 mm296 mm138 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
81%81%81%
Air pressure
1001 HPa1004 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
336
Rainy days
232421
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 309 mm to 296 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Chengdu in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Chengdu is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Chengdu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 284 mm, with a 81% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Chengdu, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Chengdu wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 309 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Chengdu?

This is the weather in Chengdu in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+90°F
2 August
🌧️
+86°F
3 August
🌧️
+87°F
4 August
🌧️
+90°F
5 August
🌧️
+91°F
6 August
🌧️
+89°F
7 August
☁️
+89°F
8 August
🌧️
+93°F
9 August
☀️
+93°F
10 August
🌧️
+95°F
11 August
🌧️
+92°F
12 August
☀️
+88°F
13 August
☀️
+96°F
14 August
☁️
+95°F
15 August
☀️
+91°F
16 August
☀️
+91°F
17 August
☀️
+88°F
18 August
☀️
+88°F
19 August
☀️
+88°F
20 August
🌧️
+77°F
21 August
☀️
+91°F
22 August
🌧️
+93°F
23 August
☁️
+84°F
24 August
🌧️
+77°F
25 August
🌧️
+74°F
26 August
🌧️
+76°F
27 August
☀️
+89°F
28 August
🌧️
+86°F
29 August
☀️
+75°F
30 August
☀️
+87°F
31 August
🌧️
+87°F
In August 2023 Chengdu had 12 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Chengdu climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Chengdu in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+67°F) and the highest in 2020 (+73°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 736 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 1678 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chengdu in August:

Is August a good time to visit Chengdu?

It’s always a good time to visit Chengdu, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Chengdu in August?

August is warm in Chengdu. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Chengdu rainy in August?

Chengdu is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Chengdu in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chengdu in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Chengdu

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chengdu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.