Taiyuan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Taiyuan can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C (36°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in July to around -11°C (12°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Taiyuan experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 549 mm (22 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives high rainfall, averaging 126 mm (5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month December brings less snowfall, with 4.6 mm (0.2 in) over 2 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Taiyuan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Taiyuan. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Taiyuan.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 45%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year