August weather forecast
Foshan, China

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Weather in August

In August, Foshan residents begin to observe a slight drop in temperature. However, the weather is still quite harsh, with high levels of humidity and rainfall. The consistent rainfall keeps the city lush and green, providing a picturesque urban landscape. Despite the weather slowly calming down, it’s advisable to keep rain clothes handy throughout this transitional period.

Temperature

August's arrival in Foshan brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.7°C, slightly deviating from July's 32.8°C. In Foshan, the August nights cool down to an average low of 25.4°C.

Heat index

August's average heat index is appraised at a burning hot 48°C. Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Foshan is 82%.

Rainfall

In August, in Foshan, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout August, 227mm of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Foshan, there are 149.2 rainfall days, and 1736mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Foshan is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:46 CST.

Sunshine

In Foshan, China, the average sunshine in August is 5.6h.
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FAQ

How hot does it get in Foshan in August?

During August, Foshan experiences an average high-temperature of 32.7°C and a low-temperature of 25.4°C. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 48°C.

What is the average humidity in August in Foshan?

In Foshan, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How much does it rain in Foshan in August?

In Foshan, China, in August, during 16.8 rainfall days, 227mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Foshan have in August?

In Foshan, the average day length in August is 12h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Foshan?

On the first day of August in Foshan, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:46 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Foshan have in August?

In Foshan, China, the average sunshine duration in August is 5.6h.
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Average temperature in August
Foshan, China

Average temperature in August - Foshan, China
  • Average high temperature in August: 32.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.3°C).

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Average humidity in August
Foshan, China

Average humidity in August - Foshan, China
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, May and June (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (66%).

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Average rainfall in August
Foshan, China

Average rainfall in August - Foshan, China
  • Average rainfall in August: 227mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (283.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (31.6mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Foshan, China

Average rainfall days in August - Foshan, China
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Foshan, China

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Foshan, China
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

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