Weather in August in Shanxi
Thinking about venturing to Shanxi this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Shanxi in August?
Shanxi is a region in China. August in Shanxi generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Taihuai at 23°C to very warm in Yuncheng at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Yuncheng and 14°C in Taihuai.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yuncheng with an average of 86 mm to heavy rainfall in Taihuai with 181 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Taiyuan enjoys close to 223 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at August's conditions in Shanxi, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shanxi's yearly weather, check out our Shanxi climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanxi?
Taiyuan
In August Taiyuan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Pingyao
In August Pingyao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Datong
In August Datong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Linfen
In August Linfen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Yuncheng
In August Yuncheng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanxi, in China.
Is August the best time to visit Shanxi?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Shanxi with overall pleasant weather in Taiyuan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Shanxi is in May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Taiyuan. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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