Best time to visit Taiyuan: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Taiyuan are May, Jun, Aug and Sep.
Best months
May, Jun, Aug and Sep
Peak season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Feb and Nov
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -7.8°C – 3°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Feb
Temp: -5.3°C – 5.3°C
Rain: 13mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Mar
Temp: 0.5°C – 14.3°C
Rain: 15mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Apr
Temp: 7.2°C – 21.1°C
Rain: 45mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
May
BestTemp: 12.8°C – 26°C
Rain: 44mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Jun
BestTemp: 17.9°C – 30.7°C
Rain: 20mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jul
Temp: 20.8°C – 31.7°C
Rain: 130mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Aug
BestTemp: 19.4°C – 28.9°C
Rain: 115mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Sep
BestTemp: 14.8°C – 24.5°C
Rain: 56mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 9/10
Oct
Temp: 7.4°C – 17.3°C
Rain: 76mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 5.3/10
Nov
Temp: 0.7°C – 10°C
Rain: 14mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 4.9/10
Dec
Temp: -6.3°C – 3°C
Rain: 7mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 5/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months for a visit are May, June, August, and September, based on the highest visit scores of the year. June offers the top score with warm highs around 30.7C and lows near 17.9C, alongside strong sunshine of about 10.4 hours a day. May and September also combine comfortable temperatures with solid sunshine totals, making them reliable choices for pleasant conditions.
The trade-off is that May through September is also the peak season, so travelers should expect this stretch to be busier than the cooler months. July sits within peak season but scores lower at 6.7 due to heavy rain of about 130mm and the year's hottest highs near 31.7C, making it the least comfortable of the warm-season months despite falling in the same general window as the top-rated picks.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.