Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
68°Ftypical Aug high
Kangding
China · East Asia
Kangding is most comfortable in autumn. Summers are mild and winters are cool. The wettest months are roughly June to August. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
16°F to 69°F
Rain
18 days/mo
Sunshine
9.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
94%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
It rarely feels hot, though humidity can be noticeable during rainy periods.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 58°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
10%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 66°F, easing to about 62°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning61°F
Rain48%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday67°F
Rain86%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon66°F
Rain91%
Cloud89%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
evening62°F
Rain61%
Cloud90%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAug Calm
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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology