Climate of Shanxi, China
Area-weighted average across Shanxi. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Shanxi, a subdivision of China, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -7.3°C / 18.9°F in January to 21.5°C / 70.7°F in July, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 126 mm / 5 in depending on the season (494 mm / 19.4 in total across the year). See the 8 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.3°C18.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| February | -4.1°C24.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| March | 2.1°C35.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| April | 9.8°C49.6°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| May | 15.7°C60.3°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.8°C67.6°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 21.5°C70.7°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
| August | 20.1°C68.2°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| September | 14.9°C58.8°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 8.9°C48°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| November | 1.1°C34°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| December | -5.4°C22.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shanxi?
The best months to visit Shanxi, China for sunny, dry weather are May. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 21.5°C / 70.7°F, and the driest is January with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Shanxi?
Shanxi, China has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -7.3°C / 18.9°F in January to 21.5°C / 70.7°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 494 mm / 19.4 in, with the wettest month being July (126 mm / 5 in) and the driest January (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Shanxi?
The hottest month in Shanxi is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.5°C / 70.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Shanxi?
The coldest month in Shanxi is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -7.3°C / 18.9°F.
When does it rain most in Shanxi?
The wettest month in Shanxi is July, averaging about 126 mm / 5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.