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Sanya in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Sanya in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Sanya in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 28 rainy days in the month and around 247 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 Sanya;
  • August is usually the wettest month of the year in Sanya;

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
247 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sanya has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Sanya in August

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

Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +79°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +88°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +86°F.

Is Sanya warm or cold in August?

Sanya 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 +79°F to +79°F.

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

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

Climate in Sanya in August

Sanya weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+72°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+91°F+95°F
Rainfall
253 mm247 mm253 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%84%83%
Air pressure
1004 HPa1004 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
101
Cloudy days
211
Rainy days
282826
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 253 mm to 247 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in July to 0 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Sanya based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 81% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 245 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 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 Sanya, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sanya wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 253 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Sanya?

This is the weather in Sanya in August 2024:
1 August
🌧️
+83°F
2 August
🌧️
+83°F
3 August
🌧️
+84°F
4 August
🌧️
+86°F
5 August
☀️
+88°F
6 August
🌧️
+87°F
7 August
☀️
+88°F
8 August
☀️
+88°F
9 August
☀️
+88°F
10 August
☁️
+89°F
11 August
🌧️
+87°F
12 August
☁️
+85°F
13 August
☀️
+88°F
14 August
☀️
+88°F
15 August
☀️
+88°F
16 August
☀️
+90°F
17 August
☀️
+89°F
18 August
☀️
+89°F
19 August
🌧️
+88°F
20 August
☀️
+88°F
21 August
🌧️
+88°F
22 August
🌧️
+87°F
23 August
☀️
+87°F
24 August
🌧️
+88°F
25 August
☀️
+88°F
26 August
☁️
+89°F
27 August
🌧️
+89°F
28 August
☀️
+88°F
29 August
🌧️
+88°F
30 August
🌧️
+84°F
31 August
🌧️
+85°F
In August 2024 Sanya had 14 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+79°F) and the highest in 2019 (+87°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 1034 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1941 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sanya in August:

Is August a good time to visit Sanya?

It’s always a good time to visit Sanya, 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 Sanya in August?

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

Is Sanya rainy in August?

Sanya 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 Sanya in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sanya 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 Sanya

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sanya, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.