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Longchang Weather in August

Longchang in August

The short of it: Longchang in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 20° · rain 129 mm · daylight 13 h 4 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: February & December

Thirty years of records give Longchang an average August high of 29°, a low of 20° and some 129 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 4 min in mid-August, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and December.

Against its neighbours, Longchang runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Wanchao, 10 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Longchang, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 22 mm less rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 4 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WanchaoGuizhou10 km SW29°20°131 mm
WanshuiGuizhou10 km NE30°21°127 mm
KailiGuizhou11 km SE31°21°124 mm
DafengdongGuizhou12 km WNW29°20°133 mm
LushanGuizhou13 km W29°20°135 mm
PanghaiGuizhou16 km ENE30°21°125 mm
SankeshuGuizhou19 km SE29°20°126 mm
ZhouxiGuizhou20 km S29°20°126 mm

The Almanac · Longchang Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Longchang by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°29 mm5 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦
February10°4°33 mm7 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March15°7°51 mm7 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
April20°11°110 mm7 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
May24°16°181 mm6 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦
June27°19°185 mm6 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦
July29°21°151 mm6 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦
August29°20°129 mm6 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦
September26°17°88 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October20°13°88 mm4 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
November15°7°53 mm5 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦
December10°3°29 mm6 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Longchang in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Longchang in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 129 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Longchang?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are February and December.

How long are the days in Longchang in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 4 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 28 min in December to 13 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Longchang in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Longchang in August?

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

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