At a glance
| Metric | Shiyan | Taiyuan |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 31°C |
| Coldest month low | 0°C | -7°C |
| Annual rainfall | 873 mm | 528 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7 h/day | 8.8 h/day |
| Best months | March–May & September–October | April–May & September–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Shiyan | Taiyuan | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 · Poor | 2.8 · Challenging | Shiyan |
| February | 5.6 · Fair | 4.5 · Poor | Shiyan |
| March | 9.2 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | Shiyan |
| April | 8.9 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Taiyuan |
| May | 9.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Taiyuan |
| June | 6.0 · Fair | 7.6 · Good | Taiyuan |
| July | 3.7 · Poor | 6.5 · Fair | Taiyuan |
| August | 4.4 · Poor | 8.2 · Good | Taiyuan |
| September | 8.4 · Good | 9.9 · Excellent | Taiyuan |
| October | 8.6 · Excellent | 9.5 · Excellent | Taiyuan |
| November | 8.1 · Good | 6.1 · Fair | Shiyan |
| December | 5.9 · Fair | 2.7 · Challenging | Shiyan |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Shiyan or Taiyuan?
Taiyuan has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 5 for Shiyan — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Shiyan?
The best months to visit Shiyan 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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