When will the summer heat end?
Great Heat is the twelfth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms. It usually occurs on July 22 or 23 every year and marks the hottest period of the year. The Great Heat of 2023 starts on July 23, so when will it end? This article will give you detailed answers based on the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. The end time of the Great Summer

The Great Heat usually ends on August 7 or 8, which is when the Beginning of Autumn begins. The Great Heat of 2023 will end on August 8, and then enter the Beginning of Autumn solar term. The following are the hot topics and data about the Great Heat in the past 10 days:
| hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Great summer health care | 12.5 | Weibo, Douyin |
| What to eat during the summer heat | 8.7 | Xiaohongshu, Baidu |
| Severe summer weather warning | 15.2 | WeChat, Toutiao |
| Great summer end time | 6.3 | Zhihu, Bilibili |
2. Weather characteristics during the Great Summer Period
During the Great Summer, most areas across the country enter high temperature mode, especially in the south, where temperatures often reach above 35°C. The following is the high temperature data of major cities across the country in the past 10 days:
| city | Maximum temperature (℃) | Average humidity (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 38 | 65 |
| Shanghai | 36 | 75 |
| Guangzhou | 34 | 80 |
| Chengdu | 33 | 70 |
3. Health care suggestions during the summer heat
During the summer season, high temperatures and humidity can easily cause heat stroke, gastrointestinal discomfort and other problems. The following are health tips that are hotly discussed across the internet:
1.light diet: Eat more mung beans, winter melon, bitter melon and other heat-clearing and heat-relieving foods, and eat less greasy and spicy foods.
2.drink more water: Drink no less than 2000 ml of water every day, and you can add light salt water or sports drinks appropriately.
3.Avoid exposure to the sun: Minimize outdoor activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and take sun protection measures when going out.
4. Weather changes after the end of the Great Heat
After the end of the great heat, with the arrival of Beginning of Autumn, the temperature will gradually drop, but high temperatures will still persist in some areas, commonly known as "Autumn Tiger". The following is the weather forecast after the Beginning of Autumn that netizens have paid attention to in the past 10 days:
| area | Predicted temperature (℃) | weather characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| North China | 28-32 | Cool in the morning and evening, hot at noon |
| East China | 30-34 | Humidity is high and muggy heat persists |
| South China | 32-36 | High temperatures persist, with occasional thundershowers |
5. Conclusion
The Great Heat of 2023 will end on August 8, followed by the Beginning of Autumn. During this period, everyone needs to pay attention to preventing heatstroke and cooling down, and arrange their diet and work schedule reasonably. Although the temperature will drop after the end of the great heat, the "autumn tiger" cannot be underestimated, and high temperature protection measures need to be continued.
check the details
check the details