Shanxi Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shanxi, China in August.

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Taiyuan Pingyao Datong Linfen

Planning a trip to Shanxi, China this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Shanxi in August

Shanxi, China 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 (73°F) to very warm in Yuncheng at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Yuncheng and 14°C (57°F) in Taihuai.

For specific regional insights in Shanxi, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yuncheng with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Taihuai with 181 mm (7.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Taiyuan enjoys about 223 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Shanxi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shanxi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Taiyuan)

January2°C (36°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April19°C (66°F) May25°C (77°F) This monthJune29°C (84°F) July30°C (86°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November10°C (50°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shanxi in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shanxi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Shanxi

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Shanxi, China?

Temperature range in Shanxi (August)

Precipitation variation in Shanxi (August)

Taiyuan

In August Taiyuan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
223 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Taiyuan →

Pingyao

In August Pingyao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pingyao →

Datong

In August Datong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Datong →

Linfen

In August Linfen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Linfen →

Yuncheng

In August Yuncheng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shanxi in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taiyuan 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Pingyao 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Datong 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Linfen 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Yuncheng 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Yangquan 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)

Shanxi weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shanxi, China in August?

Expect pleasant weather across Shanxi, China in August. The popular destination of Taiyuan averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Shanxi, China in August?

In Taiyuan, the average daytime high in August is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Shanxi, China get a lot of rain in August?

Shanxi, China sees substantial rainfall in August. Taiyuan typically averages about 114 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Shanxi, China?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Shanxi, China with overall pleasant weather in Taiyuan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Shanxi, China 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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