August weather forecastNanjing, China

Weather in August

Sailing into August, Nanjing finds itself in the peak of the heatwave. The city maintains intensely soaring temperatures matching the highs of July at 32°C (89.6°F). This period marks one of the rainiest periods of the year. Nevertheless, Nanjing in August has its romance that whispers through the rain-washed foliage and murmur of the city. Belted with sweltering heat throughout the day, the city gets a slight respite with relatively cooler nights.

Temperature

In Nanjing, China, the warmest months are July and August, registering an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).

Rainfall

In Nanjing, in August, during 12 rainfall days, 122mm (4.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nanjing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125 days and collects up to 1048mm (41.26") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:30 CST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Nanjing is August, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Nanjing, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During August, 10 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Ensure you're protected; unprotected eyes and skin can get hurt in moments. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Even if the day is cloudy, sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often, particularly after swimming or outdoor exercise.