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Houyu Weather in August

Houyu in August

The short of it: Houyu in August averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 159 mm (6.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 25° · rain 159 mm · daylight 13 h 3 min

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

August in Houyu brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 25°, with about 159 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 3 min in mid-August, 34 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 October.

Against its neighbours, Houyu runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Tingjiang, 3 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Houyu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 15 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 3 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TingjiangFujian3 km WNW32°25°159 mm
Min’ancunFujian4 km WSW32°25°159 mm
TantouFujian7 km ESE33°26°159 mm
GuantouFujian9 km NNE32°25°168 mm
Kuai’anFujian12 km WSW33°26°158 mm
ChengmenFujian19 km WSW33°26°154 mm
DonghuFujian20 km N32°25°170 mm
PanduFujian21 km NNW32°25°172 mm

The Almanac · Houyu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Houyu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°8°46 mm15 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
February15°9°71 mm15 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦
March17°11°115 mm13 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
April22°15°111 mm11 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
May26°20°147 mm11 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
June29°23°255 mm12 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦
July32°26°144 mm13 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦
August32°25°159 mm12 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦
September29°23°120 mm12 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
October25°20°43 mm14 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
November21°15°45 mm17 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
December17°10°42 mm16 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Houyu in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Houyu in August?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 159 mm (6.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 159 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Houyu?

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

How long are the days in Houyu in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 3 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 31 min in December to 13 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Houyu in August?

Hardly — August nights average 25 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Houyu in August?

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

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