Weather in October in Shanxi
Thinking about venturing to Shanxi this October 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 October?
Shanxi is a region in China. October in Shanxi generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Taihuai at 13°C to pleasant in Yuncheng at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Yuncheng and 1°C in Taihuai.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Datong with an average of 33 mm to moderate rainfall in Linfen with 54 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Taiyuan enjoys close to 204 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at October'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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanxi?
Taiyuan
In October Taiyuan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Pingyao
In October Pingyao generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Datong
In October Datong generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Linfen
In October Linfen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Yuncheng
In October Yuncheng generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanxi, in China.
Is October the best time to visit Shanxi?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Shanxi with overall pleasant weather in Taiyuan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Taiyuan. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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