Taiyuan climate at a glance
Taiyuan sees average daytime highs ranging from 3°C in December to 31°C in June. Around 528 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 58 wet days a year, peaking in August (128 mm) and easing off in December (4 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 10 hours of sunshine.
Taiyuan temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Taiyuan
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Taiyuan climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 13 h in April. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -7°C | 1.2 | 5 mm | 8.2 h | 39% | 2.8 · Challenging |
| February | 7°C | -5°C | 2.3 | 12 mm | 8.3 h | 43% | 4.5 · Poor |
| March | 15°C | 1°C | 2.2 | 12 mm | 9.4 h | 40% | 9.1 · Excellent |
| April | 20°C | 6°C | 5.7 | 38 mm | 8.8 h | 42% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| May | 26°C | 12°C | 4 | 38 mm | 9.6 h | 41% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| June | 31°C | 18°C | 4.5 | 28 mm | 10.2 h | 45% | 7.6 · Good |
| July | 30°C | 20°C | 10.3 | 121 mm | 9.6 h | 63% | 6.5 · Fair |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 11.3 | 128 mm | 9.3 h | 69% | 8.2 · Good |
| September | 24°C | 14°C | 6.5 | 64 mm | 8.7 h | 66% | 9.9 · Excellent |
| October | 17°C | 7°C | 5.3 | 59 mm | 7.9 h | 59% | 9.5 · Excellent |
| November | 10°C | 0°C | 3.2 | 20 mm | 7.6 h | 53% | 6.1 · Fair |
| December | 3°C | -7°C | 1.2 | 4 mm | 8.2 h | 37% | 2.7 · Challenging |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Taiyuan?
The best time to visit Taiyuan is April–May & September–October, when daytime highs average around 20°C with about 5.7 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Taiyuan?
June is the hottest month in Taiyuan, with average highs of 31°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taiyuan?
August is the rainiest month in Taiyuan, with around 128 mm of rainfall over 11.3 rainy days.
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