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Emei Weather in August

Emei in August

The short of it: Emei in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 278 mm (10.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 59 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 31° · low 24° · rain 278 mm · daylight 12 h 59 min

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

August in Emei brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 24°, with about 278 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 278 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 59 min in mid-August, 32 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, Emei runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Zhudong, 9 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Emei, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 59 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZhudongTaiwan9 km ENE31°24°299 mm
ToufenTaiwan11 km W32°25°251 mm
HsinchuTaiwan14 km NNW32°25°230 mm
ZhubeiTaiwan17 km N32°25°220 mm
MiaoliTaiwan24 km SW31°25°269 mm
ShenzhenTaiwan30 km N32°25°185 mm
DaxiTaiwan35 km NE31°24°288 mm
BadeTaiwan38 km NE32°24°262 mm

The Almanac · Emei 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 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 278 mm.

Climate of Emei by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°12°71 mm12 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦
February19°12°106 mm11 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
March21°14°188 mm12 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
April24°18°188 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
May28°21°214 mm10 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
June30°24°251 mm12 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦
July31°25°275 mm14 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦
August31°24°278 mm11 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
September29°23°186 mm14 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
October26°20°74 mm12 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
November23°18°45 mm9 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°14°59 mm12 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Emei in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Emei in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 278 mm (10.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 278 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Emei?

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

How long are the days in Emei in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 59 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 37 min in December to 13 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Emei in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Emei in August?

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

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