China Weather Forecast
China weather: 85°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in China?
Yes - rain is likely in China today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Wed and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (2,3 in against a typical 1,3 in).
16-day forecast for China
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 88° / 75° | 100% · 1,6 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 73° | 75% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 71° | 24% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 76° / 66° | 77% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 64° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 66° | 0% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 69° | 3% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 70° | 8% | 3 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 69° | 3% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 72° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 88° / 72° | 4% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 73° | 8% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 72° | 20% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 72° | 22% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 69° | 18% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 93° / 74° | 10% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 6 |
What this means for China
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 87°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is China?
China is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 39.9042, 116.4074. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in China right now?
It is currently 85°F (30°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit China?
April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in China, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is China in?
China observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 12:12 PM.
How many people live in China?
China has a population of approximately 1.41 billion.
What is the nearest airport to China?
The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 16 mi away and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 677 mi away.
What are the top things to do in China?
Popular options include Jiuzhaigou Valley, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Terracotta Army, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.
What places are in China?
China covers 7 places in this atlas, including Beijing, Jiuzhaigou Valley, Shanghai, Terracotta Army, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and Yangtze River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 12:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
