Taiyuan weather in August (Shanxi, China)

How does the August weather in Taiyuan compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Taiyuan tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Taiyuan in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 223 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Taiyuan climate page with graphs.

 

Taiyuan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 223 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in China in August

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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