Shanhaiguan in August
7.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
11Rainy days (147 mm)
13:35 hDaylight
05:18Sunrise · 18:53 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 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 | -1°C | -10°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 1°C | -7°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 6°C | -1°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 13°C | 7°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 20°C | 14°C | 46 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.0 |
| June | 24°C | 19°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 27°C | 23°C | 159 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 28°C | 23°C | 147 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 24°C | 17°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| October | 17°C | 10°C | 33 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 8°C | 1°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 1°C | -7°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shanhaiguan in August?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 23°C.
When is the best time to visit Shanhaiguan?
The best months are September, May, June.