Kangding in August
4.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Very wet: about 28 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
28Rainy days (249 mm)
13:05 hDaylight
06:44Sunrise · 19:49 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Very wet: about 28 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -15°C | 12 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | 0°C | -12°C | 24 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 3°C | -8°C | 66 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.3 |
| April | 6°C | -4°C | 116 mm | 20 | – | – | 3.3 |
| May | 10°C | 2°C | 180 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.1 |
| June | 13°C | 6°C | 235 mm | 28 | – | – | 4.6 |
| July | 14°C | 7°C | 275 mm | 29 | – | – | 4.9 |
| August | 14°C | 7°C | 249 mm | 28 | – | – | 4.8 |
| September | 12°C | 4°C | 175 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.4 |
| October | 8°C | -1°C | 100 mm | 20 | – | – | 3.8 |
| November | 3°C | -8°C | 46 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.9 |
| December | -1°C | -15°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kangding in August?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 7°C.
When is the best time to visit Kangding?
The best months are July, August, June, January.