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Foshan Weather in August

Foshan in August

The short of it: Foshan in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 225 mm (8.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 26° · rain 225 mm · daylight 12 h 55 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & December

August in Foshan brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 26°, with about 225 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 225 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 55 min in mid-August, 30 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and December.

Against its neighbours, Foshan runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Nanhai, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Foshan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 55 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NanhaiGuangdong1 km ESE33°26°225 mm
ShiwanGuangdong6 km WSW33°26°233 mm
GuangzhouGuangdong16 km NE33°25°220 mm
DaliangGuangdong24 km SSE32°26°241 mm
ShiqiaoGuangdong25 km ESE33°26°239 mm
SanshuiGuangdong28 km WNW33°25°233 mm
DashaGuangdong33 km ENE33°25°219 mm
ShapingGuangdong34 km SSW32°25°272 mm

The Almanac · Foshan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 225 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Foshan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°11°41 mm6 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
February19°12°49 mm7 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
March22°15°88 mm6 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
April26°20°156 mm6 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
May30°23°218 mm6 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
June32°25°283 mm6 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦
July33°26°224 mm7 km/h13 h 25 min✦
August33°26°225 mm6 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
September32°24°141 mm6 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
October29°21°58 mm6 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
November25°17°36 mm6 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°12°36 mm7 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Foshan in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Foshan in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 225 mm (8.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 225 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Foshan?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are November and December.

How long are the days in Foshan in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 55 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 44 min in December to 13 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Foshan in August?

Hardly — August nights average 26 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Foshan in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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