Guizhou Weather in August

Season: Summer
In short: not very hot, rainy season, peak season
  The temperature drops a little in August compared with July, fluctuating around an average level of 20-28 degrees Celsius (68-82.4 degrees Fahrenheit). Guizhou weather in August is not really hot, especially in the western part of Guizhou at higher altitude. In Liupanshui, the highest temperature is no more than 27℃ (80.6℉). Even for the hottest records, the average high temperature is 34℃ (93.2℉) in Tongren, while the maximum isn’t over 37℃ (98.6℉).
Guizhou has a big temperature gap between daytime and nighttime. In cooler western Guizhou, the low temperature can drop to 16℃ (60.8℉) at night in Liupanshui during August. The night temperature is only 24℃ (75.2℉) in Tongren, too. Thus, you need to warp up yourselves warm when staying overnight, especially in western Guizhou.
 Although the amount of rainfall decreases in August, Guizhou is still rainy. Statistically, you will encounter rain showers on about 15 days in the month, and a rain lasts for a short time but rains quite heavily. For the torrential rains, it’s likely to suffer from floods, landslides or other natural disasters in Guizhou, especially in high mountains. Pay attention to the short-term heavy rains or thunderstorms with strong winds in the afternoon, and avoid hiking in mountains or wading in low-lying areas when you travel to Guizhou in August. When it thunders, don’t stay outdoors, especially on a hill.
 The daylight hours reach 13h averagely in Guizhou in August, with the sunrise at 06:18-06:32 and sunset at 19:14-19:40. It’s worth mentioning that the sunshine hours are maximizing. It reaches 7.1h averagely in August, while it can be nearly 8h at high altitudes. Meanwhile, the ultraviolet index is still high somewhat, which is 5 most time – approaching the high level. Thus, sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat, etc. are necessary to protect yourselves.
 

 Short-sleeve clothes are suitable during the day to adapt to the Guizhou climate in August. T-shirt, shorts, dress, etc. are great, and you can add a sunproof jacket on the top. Sunhat and sunglasses are also useful against the strong ultraviolet rays in August. You can also prepare a thin denim jacket or shirt, to put on in the cooler evening and early morning. When you go to higher places such as Fanjing Mountain or the west of Guizhou, thicker outwear can be packed, like cardigan or fleece.

Tips:
1. Waterproof hiking shoes or stream trekking shoes are best to explore Guizhou natural beauty. Good slip resistance is important on your Guizhou trip, especially in a rain or a waterside attraction.
2. Umbrella, raincoat and rainboots are the musts in Guizhou.
3. Long pants are more advised in rural areas. Firstly, it can prevent from the sun and mosquito bites. Secondly, it can protect yourselves in a certain degree when you are climbing a mountain with both feet and hands.
4. When you go to a natural scenic spot, it’s suggested to take mosquito repellent with you.
5. If you travel with kids, prepare more clothes for the kids. Change their clothes once they get wet, for dabbling by water or getting caught in a sudden rain.
 Travel Recommendation Rate:
Pros: relatively cool climate, featured ethnic activities, waterfalls are majestic with large water volume
Cons: high season with crowds of visitors, mosquitos, changeable weather with sudden rains

Guizhou is a welcomed destination to escape from summer heat in August. Bijie and Liupanshui in western Guizhou are the coolest areas there, where Zhijin Cave is the best-known. Jiucaiping is very beautiful on the Wumeng Ridge in August, with both the cloud sea and wild leek flowers all over the slopes. Besides, August is also a great time to see the sea of clouds on high mountains after a rain, which looks like a wonderland.
 1. Some attractions would be closed for sudden rain storms, such as Xiaoqikong Scenic Area and Water-Curtain Cave in Huangguoshu Waterfalls. Watch the local weather forecast and notices of the scenic areas in time. If it’s OK, don’t book the tickets too early.
2. If you go to the attractions just after a storm, you will see the muddy water there. If you’d like to see clear water, please go there 2-3 days later.
3. August is a peak season of travelling in Guizhou. Thus, it’s suggested to avoid the peak hours – to get to the spot early in the morning or later in the afternoon. It would be better a little during the weekdays.
4. Travelling to Guizhou in August 2026, you can experience some ethnic festivals as well. Torch Festival of Yi ethnic group is on the August 6th 2026 according to the traditional calendar, which is celebrated in Bijie and Liupanshui. In some years, Torch Festival may fall at the end of July.