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Ganchang Weather in August

Ganchang in August

The short of it: Ganchang in August averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 21° · rain 132 mm · daylight 13 h 20 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ganchang an average August high of 29°, a low of 21° and some 132 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 20 min in mid-August, 45 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 March and November.

Against its neighbours, Ganchang runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Yangba, 15 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Ganchang, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 34 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 20 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YangbaSichuan15 km WNW28°20°137 mm
ShangliangSichuan17 km NNW27°19°132 mm
DaheSichuan23 km S29°21°130 mm
ChixiSichuan32 km SSW30°21°133 mm
ChangchiSichuan37 km SW29°21°134 mm
XialiangSichuan39 km SSW30°21°133 mm
PujiSichuan48 km WSW30°21°142 mm
DongheSichuan62 km WSW30°21°147 mm

The Almanac · Ganchang 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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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Ganchang by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°7.0 mm6 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
February10°3°11 mm6 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
March15°7°30 mm6 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
April21°11°71 mm6 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
May25°15°109 mm5 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦
June28°19°120 mm5 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
July30°21°166 mm5 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦
August29°21°132 mm5 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
September24°17°145 mm5 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October19°12°74 mm5 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦
November13°7°31 mm4 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
December8°2°9.0 mm5 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ganchang in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ganchang in August?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Ganchang?

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

How long are the days in Ganchang in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 20 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 2 min in December to 14 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Ganchang in August?

Hardly — August nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ganchang in August?

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

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