Climate of Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
Point-value climate at Taiyuan (Shanxi, China). Population approximately 2,913,000.
Located in Shanxi, China, Taiyuan has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 2,913,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -5.5°C / 22.1°F in January to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 110 mm / 4.3 in (July) — about 439 mm / 17.3 in across the year. Taiyuan is the capital of Shanxi. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Taiyuan's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.5°C22.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| February | -1.9°C28.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| March | 4.2°C39.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| April | 12.2°C54°F | 21 mm0.8″ | — |
| May | 18°C64.4°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.9°C71.4°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| August | 22.1°C71.8°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| September | 16.8°C62.2°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| October | 10.5°C50.9°F | 23 mm0.9″ | — |
| November | 2.6°C36.7°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| December | -3.7°C25.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Taiyuan?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May. Taiyuan's warmest month is July at an average of 23.7°C / 74.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Taiyuan?
Taiyuan, in Shanxi, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -5.5°C / 22.1°F in January to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 439 mm / 17.3 in, with the wettest month being July (110 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest January (4 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Taiyuan in July?
The average temperature in Taiyuan in July is 23.7°C / 74.7°F, with rainfall of about 110 mm / 4.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Taiyuan?
The driest month in Taiyuan is January, with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -5.5°C / 22.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Taiyuan?
The wettest month in Taiyuan is July, with approximately 110 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall.