The city is the capital of the Shanxi province and is located at almost 38 degrees north latitude, in a valley at 800 meters (2,600 feet) above sea level, on the banks of the Fen River, a tributary of the Yellow River. In the past, it was the capital under several Chinese dynasties.
is dry and sunny. Even though the temperatures are low, snowfalls are rare. During the most intense cold spells, the temperature can drop to around -20 °C (-4 °F).
Spring is an unstable season, with temperature changes and strong winds, which can trigger sandstorms.
is the only season to experience significant rains. Despite the altitude, in periods of good weather there can be heat waves, in which the temperature can reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F).
It is difficult to find the best time to visit Taiyuan, as there are often sudden changes in temperature. However, you can choose the periods from mid-April to mid-May and from mid-September to mid-October.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
-4.7 °C, with a minimum of
-11.8 °C and a maximum of
2.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-22.1 °C in January 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
9 °C. However, it reached
13.3 °C in January 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only
3 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.
February is generally a very cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
-0.6 °C, with a minimum of
-7.9 °C and a maximum of
6.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-17.8 °C in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15.5 °C. However, it reached
19.8 °C in February 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only
4.8 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
March is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
5.7 °C, with a minimum of
-1.8 °C and a maximum of
13.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.5 °C in March 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
28 °C in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
12.5 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
April is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
12.6 °C, with a minimum of
4.7 °C and a maximum of
20.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7 °C in April 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
37.5 °C in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is of
11.4 kph.
May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
10.4 °C and a maximum of
26.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.7 °C in May 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in May 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
June is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
22.5 °C, with a minimum of
15.2 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
5.5 °C in June 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in June 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
18.4 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in July 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in July 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
8 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
22.9 °C, with a minimum of
17 °C and a maximum of
28.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
8.7 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in August 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
7.4 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.7 °C, with a minimum of
11 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.7 °C in September 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in September 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
6.8 kph.
October is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11 °C, with a minimum of
3.6 °C and a maximum of
18.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.2 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in October 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
7 kph.
November is generally a cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
3.3 °C, with a minimum of
-3.5 °C and a maximum of
10.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-20.7 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
23 °C in November 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
11.6 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is of
7.5 kph.
December is generally a very cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
-3 °C, with a minimum of
-9.7 °C and a maximum of
3.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-16 °C. However, it dropped to
-23.3 °C in December 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
10 °C. However, it reached
15 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.6 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
7.4 kph.