Pingyao Weather in August

Pingyao's August weather stays warm with 15 rainy days. Bring shoes that dry fast and hats for sun protection. Visit temples in the morning before storms start. The air stays clean, making walks through old streets pleasant. Afternoons often have heavy rain, so plan indoor activities then. Evenings cool down nicely for photography sessions.

	Average Maximum	Average Minimum	Highest Maximum	Lowest Minimum
℃	27°	20°	31°	14°
℉	80.6°	68°	87.8°	57.2°

Sunny Days: 4 days

Cloudy Days: 12 days

Rainy Days: 15 days

What to wear and bring in Pingyao in August?

Early August

Early August mornings start cool (14-18°C) but warm up by noon. Bring a light jacket for mornings and waterproof shoes for sudden rain. Cotton shirts dry fast after morning drizzles. Use small umbrellas that fit in bags. Avoid heavy backpacks on rainy days. Drink hot tea if clothes get wet.

Mid-August

Mid-August days get hot (up to 31°C) with heavy storms. Wear hats with neck covers for sun and rain. Choose sandals that drain water quickly. Carry a plastic pouch for phones during storms. Eat cold noodles to stay cool. Change socks twice a day if walking in rain.

Late August

Late August nights cool down (14-18°C). Wear long sleeves after sunset. Use shoes with thick soles for flooded streets. Keep ID cards in waterproof bags. Visit museums when storms hit. Buy cheap raincoats from local shops – they dry faster than fancy ones.

Touring Pingyao in August

If you want to stay away from the heat, you can walk the city walls before 9 AM. The 1,000-year-old wooden Buddha at Zhenguo Temple can be seen when afternoon storms are happening, so you should visit the temple then. Bowl noodles with vinegar garlic sauce are available at Yun Jin Cheng and you should give them a try. Rain hats and fried oat cakes can be looked for by exploring the Friday night markets on Ming-Qing Street. Fresh peaches near West Gate can be grabbed every morning, and they taste really good with chilled sea buckthorn juice. If you like, you can check our recommended tour below:

Recommended Tour in August

By Kristen Qin
Web Editor