At a glance
| Metric | Beijing | Taiyuan |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 33°C | 31°C |
| Coldest month low | -7°C | -7°C |
| Annual rainfall | 628 mm | 528 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.9 h/day | 8.8 h/day |
| Best months | March–May & September–October | April–May & September–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Beijing | Taiyuan | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6 · Challenging | 2.8 · Challenging | Taiyuan |
| February | 4.4 · Poor | 4.5 · Poor | Taiyuan |
| March | 9.2 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | Beijing |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| May | 9.6 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Taiyuan |
| June | 5.7 · Fair | 7.6 · Good | Taiyuan |
| July | 4.2 · Poor | 6.5 · Fair | Taiyuan |
| August | 6.1 · Fair | 8.2 · Good | Taiyuan |
| September | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | Beijing |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.5 · Excellent | Beijing |
| November | 5.9 · Fair | 6.1 · Fair | Taiyuan |
| December | 2.8 · Challenging | 2.7 · Challenging | Beijing |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Beijing or Taiyuan?
Taiyuan has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 4 for Beijing — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
The best months to visit Beijing are March–May & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Taiyuan?
The best months to visit Taiyuan are April–May & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
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