Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
92°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Dunhuang
China · Asia
Dunhuang is most comfortable in April and October. Summers are hot and winters are cold. Rain is rare year-round. The air is mostly dry.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
14°F to 95°F
Rain
1 day/mo
Sunshine
10.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
A dry month, with very little rain.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 65°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
66%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 90°F, easing to about 88°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning74°F
Rain3%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday86°F
Rain2%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon90°F
Rain1%
Cloud32%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening88°F
Rain1%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
8 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology