When to go · Hekou
Hekou in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, possible floods).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- High
- China overall
- Prices
- High
- China overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, possible floods).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Hekou's best window: Oct–May (dry season, cooler temps).
- NovemberGreatInside Hekou's best window: Oct–May (dry season, cooler temps).
- DecemberGreatInside Hekou's best window: Oct–May (dry season, cooler temps).
- JanuaryGreatInside Hekou's best window: Oct–May (dry season, cooler temps).
Weather in August
- HekouHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 13 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- High
- Prices · China overall
- High
China overall: Peak domestic travel and typhoon risk on the coast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hekou, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 13
Jan: 4 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, possible floods).
January: Inside Hekou's best window: Oct–May (dry season, cooler temps).
Hekou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast