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Sanya in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season and typhoon risk); Chinese New Year week (peak prices and crowds).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
227
Crowds
High
China overall
Prices
High
China overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sanya

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season and typhoon risk); Chinese New Year week (peak prices and crowds).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • SanyaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 227 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 Sanya, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 227

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season and typhoon risk); Chinese New Year week (peak prices and crowds).

January: Inside Sanya's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, warm and sunny).

Sanya: 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

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