At a glance
| Metric | Jinan | Taiyuan |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 33°C | 31°C |
| Coldest month low | -4°C | -7°C |
| Annual rainfall | 718 mm | 528 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 8.5 h/day | 8.8 h/day |
| Best months | March–May & September–October | April–May & September–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Jinan | Taiyuan | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6 · Poor | 2.8 · Challenging | Jinan |
| February | 5.3 · Fair | 4.5 · Poor | Jinan |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | Jinan |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| June | 5.2 · Fair | 7.6 · Good | Taiyuan |
| July | 4.7 · Poor | 6.5 · Fair | Taiyuan |
| August | 5.8 · Fair | 8.2 · Good | Taiyuan |
| September | 9.9 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | — |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.5 · Excellent | Jinan |
| November | 7.9 · Good | 6.1 · Fair | Jinan |
| December | 3.8 · Poor | 2.7 · Challenging | Jinan |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Jinan or Taiyuan?
Jinan has the better travel weather in 6 of 12 months, versus 3 for Taiyuan — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Jinan?
The best months to visit Jinan 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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