Beijing in August Travel Guide (Weather, Wear, Events & Tips)

Plan your Beijing tours in August? August is a tourist peak season in China with a huge number of domestic tourists coming from all corners of the country. Many families are going to visit Beijing since August is the summer vacation time for students.

Beijing Weather in August

August is our hottest month. The sad thing is that the heat of August comes hand in hand with humidity.

The average high temperature for August in Beijing is around highest 31℃ and lowest 19℃. Temperature varies a bit between day and night. So the feeling temperature in the morning and evening is a bit cooler, and remember to cover your quilt well at night, guarding against catching a cold in an air-conditioned room.

What to wear in Beijing in August

Wear summer clothes and bring an umbrella since there are occasional thunderstorms. Well book your hotels and tickets in advance. Also check whether your hotel is equipped with an air-conditioner and make sure it functions well.

This is very important since Beijing is very humid in August, making it very important to have a cool place for your day.

In the hot months of summer, T-shirts and light pants or shorts are the best choice. Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and umbrella.

If you would like to climb the Great Wall of China on a hot, sunny day, you are advised to wear long sleeves, your UV protected long sleeves keep you safe from sunburn and keep you cooler.

Historical Climate Data for August  in Beijing

This past 50-year historical weather data is quite useful for you to plan your trip to Beijing well in advance.  You may use the data to decide what to wear on your coming trip to Beijing.

By the way you may also check our Beijing August Realtime Weather Photos  for more information on the Beijing weather in August.

August Events, Holidays & Festivals

It is a day for People’s Liberation Army to commemorate the communist-led army for the first armed uprising in Chinese communist history against the Nationalists on August 1, 1927. It was considered as the beginning and founding of the Red Army (later the People’s Liberation Army). Now the anniversary is a celebration day for Chinese servicemen, also a time to promote better relationships between the army and civilians.

3. National Fitness Day 全民健身日

This special day falls on 8 August.  On this day, the Beijing sports authorities organizes a number of activities to mark China’s National Fitness Day. One of these activities is citizens from different districts in Beijing performing the exercises at a designated area.

4. Ghost Festival 中元节

5. The seventh evening of the seventh moon 七夕

6. Chinese Doctor’s Day 中国医师节

Activities will be held  for the celebrations of China’s Medical Workers’ Day, which falls on August 19 each year, calling for respect from society for the country’s 11.7 million medical and health workers in China.

Beijing Travel Guide in Each Month (Weather, What to do)

Tip:  Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours

If you don’t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for organized tours to Beijing:

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