Taiyuan Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Taiyuan experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 549 mm (22 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Taiyuan, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives high rainfall, with an average of 126 mm (5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 228 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Taiyuan Temperature page.

Taiyuan's average annual precipitation is 549 mm (22 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Taiyuan's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Taiyuan Climate page.