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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 50/100

Rushan in August

Fair · 50/100Beach 73/100
High / low28° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation159 mm18 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
36.91° N, 121.53° EElevation 25 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goRushan · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50August
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
August: high / low28° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Rushan averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 159 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 3.4°. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Rushan. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:11 and sets at 18:48 local time, giving 13 h 36 min of daylight. Days shorten by 61 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%68%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%85%

Beach score this month: 73/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in August

Around Rushan this month

Haiyang
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Haiyang

Shandong · 36 km SW
28°Aug high
18wet days
53score
Haiyang
ivTop of the table

China's best in August

Where to go in August
Mangnai
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1

Mangnai

Qinghai
22°Aug high
2wet days
95score
Mangnai
Golmud
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2

Golmud

Qinghai
23°Aug high
2wet days
94score
Golmud
Jiayuguan
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3

Jiayuguan

Gansu
26°Aug high
4wet days
86score
Jiayuguan
Jiuquan
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4

Jiuquan

Gansu
27°Aug high
4wet days
83score
Jiuquan
·Questions

Rushan in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Rushan?

August scores 50/100 for Rushan, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Rushan in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 22°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Rushan in August?

Rushan receives about 159 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 18 days.

Can you swim in Rushan in August?

The sea averages 26°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.